Color Cry
Originally released in 1952. Color Cry is a animation film. directed by Len Lye. At just 3 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1944 Lye moved to New York City, initially to direct for the documentary newsreel The March of Time. He settled in the West Village, where he mixed with artists who later became the Abstract Expressionists, encouraged New York’s emerging filmmakers such as Francis Lee, taught with Hans Richter, and assisted Ian Hugo on Bells of Atlantis. Color Cry was based on a development of the “rayogram” or “shadow cast” process, using fabrics as stencils, with the images synchronized to a haunting blues song by Sonny Terry, which Lye imagined to be the anguished cry of a runaway slave. —Harvard Film Archive
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
0h 3m
3 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Color Cry about?
In 1944 Lye moved to New York City, initially to direct for the documentary newsreel The March of Time. He settled in the West Village, where he mixed with artists who later became the Abstract Exp...
Who directed Color Cry?
Color Cry was directed by Len Lye.
How long is Color Cry?
Color Cry has a runtime of 0 hours and 3 minutes (3 minutes total).
When was Color Cry released?
Color Cry was released on November 7, 1952 in theaters.