Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Synopsis
An introduction to the work of some of the foremost Black visual artists working today, inspired by the late David Driskell's landmark 1976 exhibition, "Two Centuries of Black American Art."
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Black Art: In the Absence of Light (2021) | Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-02
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Kehinde Wiley
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Carrie Mae Weems
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Amy Sherald
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Jordan Casteel
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Hank Willis Thomas
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Mary LoveLace O'Neal
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Richard Mayhew
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Lyle Ashton Harris
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Radcliffe Bailey
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Glenn Ligon
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Kara Walker
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Fred Wilson
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Theaster Gates
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Nick Cave
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Kendall Carter
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Sanford Biggers
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David C. Driskell
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Pollard
- Original Score
- Kathryn Bostic
- Original Title
- Black Art: In the Absence of Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Two Dollars and a Dream
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Pollard
Kathryn Bostic
Henry Adebonojo
Steven Wechsler
Sam Pollard, Daphne McWilliams, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Jacqueline Glover, Nancy Abraham
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Pollard
Director
Sam Pollard
Producer
Daphne McWilliams
Producer
Steven Wechsler
Editor
Henry Adebonojo
Director of Photography
Kathryn Bostic
Original Music Composer
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What is Black Art: In the Absence of Light about?
An introduction to the work of some of the foremost Black visual artists working today, inspired by the late David Driskell's landmark 1976 exhibition, "Two Centuries of Black American Art."
Who directed Black Art: In the Absence of Light?
Black Art: In the Absence of Light was directed by Sam Pollard.
Who stars in Black Art: In the Absence of Light?
The principal cast of Black Art: In the Absence of Light includes Kerry James Marshall, Kehinde Wiley, Carrie Mae Weems, Amy Sherald, Jordan Casteel.
When was Black Art: In the Absence of Light released and how long is it?
Black Art: In the Absence of Light was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Art: In the Absence of Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Art: In the Absence of Light was composed by Kathryn Bostic.