Colored Spade
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.
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Colored Spade
- Overview
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1971
Runtime
0h 1m
Genres
History, Animation, Documentary
User Score
80%
Original Title
Colored Spade
Director
Betye Saar
Budget
$100
Description
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.