Colored Spade

1m
HistoryAnimationDocumentary
8

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.

Cast

Crew

Betye Saar
Director, Animation
Dennis Welch
Camera Operator
Ragni Rado Macdermot
Music

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