Tar Baby movie poster

Tar Baby

"Let's Beat The Sh*t Out Of Racism"

June 6, 2020 1h 33m

Originally released in 2020. Tar Baby is a feature film. directed by Melissa Crespo.

Starring Desiree Burch

Synopsis

It took over 200 years to build America but takes performance artist Desiree Burch under two hours to dismantle it. Tar Baby is a retelling of America’s infamous black & white love affair, from shotgun wedding to “post-racial” open relationship. Co-written with playwright Dan Kitrosser and performed by Desiree, this solo and interactive performance piece tackles America’s black and white love affair and the story of race. Games, amusements, audience participation, and cultural atrocities meet in this interactive carnival of Race & Capitalism—where no one’s a winner, but everyone’s still playing!

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 6, 2020 5 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tar Baby about?

It took over 200 years to build America but takes performance artist Desiree Burch under two hours to dismantle it. Tar Baby is a retelling of America’s infamous black & white love affair, from s...

Who directed Tar Baby?

Tar Baby was directed by Melissa Crespo.

How long is Tar Baby?

Tar Baby has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Tar Baby released?

Tar Baby was released on June 6, 2020 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tar Baby?

The main cast of Tar Baby includes Desiree Burch.