Movie: Colored Spade

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    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 Date

    1971-01-01

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    8

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    English

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