Boing Boing tv — True History: X Equals X

Today on Boing Boing tv, TRUE HISTORY: X EQUALS X, a serial killer saga told in super 8 film and sock puppets. This early '90s classic short film from Syd Garon and Rodney Ascher, whose work individually and together we've featured on Boing Boing tv before, retells the tale of Henry Lee Lucas (1936-2001). Known as "America's most prolific serial killer," he murdered more than 600 people.

Link to Boing Boing tv episode with discussion and downloadable video.

Previously on Boing Boing tv:

  • Syd Garon and DJ Qbert, and Jon Burgerman's "Magic Ink"
  • Syd and Eric: music videos for Dan The Automator and Buckethead
  • Jack Chick, animated: "Somebody Goofed," by Syd and Rodney

    • Update: Syd, Rodney, and others who collaborated on this film have shown up in the BBtv comments section with some cool, historic details — check it out!