

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.

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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.

Movie / 1981

Movie / 2019

Movie / 2003

Movie / 1987

Movie / 1974

Movie / 2023

Movie / 2018

Movie / 2001

Movie / 2007

Movie / 2010

Movie / 1997

Movie / 2019

Movie / 2006

Movie / 1994

Movie / 1982

Movie / 1990

Movie / 1957

Movie / 1971

Movie / 1996

Movie / 2000