Colored Spade
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Betye Saar
- Original Score
- Ragni Rado Macdermot
- Original Title
- Colored Spade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Budget
- $100
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Betye Saar
Ragni Rado Macdermot
Department Leadership Roster
Betye Saar
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Colored Spade.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colored Spade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Colored Spade?
The principal cast of Colored Spade includes Not specified.
When was Colored Spade released and how long is it?
Colored Spade was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Colored Spade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colored Spade was composed by Ragni Rado Macdermot.