Colored Spade (1971)

Colored Spade (1971) poster

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.

Director: Betye Saar
Genre: History, Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 1 min
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Music: Ragni Rado Macdermot
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $100
Original Language: en
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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 deconstructing historical and political narratives through the use of symbolism within found imagery.
Who directed Colored Spade?
Colored Spade was directed by Betye Saar.
How long is Colored Spade?
Colored Spade has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
What genre is Colored Spade?
Colored Spade is a History, Animation, Documentary film.
What is the budget of Colored Spade?
Colored Spade had a budget of $100.
Where was Colored Spade produced?
Colored Spade was produced in United States of America.