Colored Spade
Originally released in 1971. Colored Spade is a history/animation film. directed by Betye Saar. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Betye Saar’s film Colored Spade is an assemblage of derogatory images gradually replaced with depictions of African-American power and solidarity. The film explores Saar’s interest in deconstructing historical and political narratives through the use of symbolism within found imagery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Budget
$100
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colored Spade about?
Betye Saar’s film Colored Spade is an assemblage of derogatory images gradually replaced with depictions of African-American power and solidarity. The film explores Saar’s interest in deconstru...
Who directed Colored Spade?
Colored Spade was directed by Betye Saar.
How long is Colored Spade?
Colored Spade has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was Colored Spade released?
Colored Spade was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.