Medea
Synopsis
Ben Caldwell’s Medea, a collage piece made on an animation stand and edited entirely in the camera, combines live action and rapidly edited still images of Africans and African Americans which function like flashes of history that the unborn child will inherit. Caldwell invokes Amiri Baraka’s poem “Part of the Doctrine” in this experimental meditation on art history, Black imagery, identity and heritage.
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L.A. Rebellion | Medea (1973)
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-05-14
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Caldwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Caldwell, Amiri Baraka
- Original Title
- Medea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- UCLA School of Film and Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Caldwell
Ben Caldwell, Amiri Baraka
Ben Caldwell
Ben Caldwell
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Caldwell
Writer
Ben Caldwell
Director
Amiri Baraka
Writer
Ben Caldwell
Producer
Ben Caldwell
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Medea.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Medea about?
Ben Caldwell’s Medea, a collage piece made on an animation stand and edited entirely in the camera, combines live action and rapidly edited still images of Africans and African Americans which function like flashes of history that the unborn child will inherit. Caldwell invokes Amiri Baraka’s poem “Part of the Doctrine” in this experimental meditation on art history, Black imagery, identity and heritage.
Who directed Medea?
Medea was directed by Ben Caldwell.
Who stars in Medea?
The principal cast of Medea includes Not specified.
When was Medea released and how long is it?
Medea was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 7m.