Black and Blue
Synopsis
On the surface, Black and Blue appears to be a “day in life” of a protagonist, played by Johnson. It begins with him waking up in bed and getting ready in the bathroom. Filmed in his home and featuring his family, Black and Blue takes its title from the Fats Waller jazz standard (popularized by Louis Armstrong), which can be heard in the video (played on the piano by Johnson’s son). The film is also connected to Johnson’s work and artistic practice, showing interspersed clips of his own as well as artworks by other Black artists (like Deana Lawson), books ( like Roy deCarava), and traditional African masks in his home.
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September 18, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rashid Johnson
- Original Title
- Black and Blue
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rashid Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Rashid Johnson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black and Blue
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What is Black and Blue about?
On the surface, Black and Blue appears to be a “day in life” of a protagonist, played by Johnson. It begins with him waking up in bed and getting ready in the bathroom. Filmed in his home and featuring his family, Black and Blue takes its title from the Fats Waller jazz standard (popularized by Louis Armstrong), which can be heard in the video (played on the piano by Johnson’s son). The film is also connected to Johnson’s work and artistic practice, showing interspersed clips of his own as well as artworks by other Black artists (like Deana Lawson), books ( like Roy deCarava), and traditional African masks in his home.
Who directed Black and Blue?
Black and Blue was directed by Rashid Johnson.
Who stars in Black and Blue?
The principal cast of Black and Blue includes Rashid Johnson.
When was Black and Blue released and how long is it?
Black and Blue was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 8m.