Modern Parables from Shibboleth

Written by Duncan on January 30, 2010 – 11:48 am -

Kore in Essex, have launched two modern parables, in a series they’ve named “Shibboleth“. “I Love Elvis” tells the story of a young boy who discovers Elvis Presley records in the attic and tries to find a local Elvis Club. “Wild Thing” charts the journey of the medical world after their discovery of a new drug. Both videos explore the tendency for movements to become institutionalised and lose their original potency.
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Duncan MacleodPostkiwi Duncan Macleod posts on life, faith and culture in Australia, drawing from his involvement in the creative industry, the Uniting Church, the blogosphere, generational research, the emerging church and life on the Gold Coast. Duncan is the editor of The Inspiration Room, a site showcasing advertising, design and other work produced by the global creative community.

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