Colored Frames

2007 American film

February 27, 2007 (2007-02-27)

Running time

56 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Colored Frames is a 2007 documentary film taking a look at the role of fine art in the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the legacy of discrimination in the art community both historically and contemporarily. The documentary is a showcase of a wide variety of works primarily by African-American artists, and a discussion of modern sociopolitical topics focused on race, gender, and class.^[1] Beginning in late 2011 the film began airing nationally in the U.S. via American Public Television.^[2]

Artists who appeared on camera in this documentary included:^[3]

Benny Andrews
John Ashford
Gustave Blache III
Marva Huston
Linda Goode Bryant
Mary Schmidt Campbell
Nanette Carter
Ed Clark
Francks Deceus
Larry Hampton
Gordon C. James
June Kelly of the June Kelly Gallery
Wangechi Mutu
Ron Ollie
Danny Simmons
Duane Smith
Tafa

References

^ Etier, Bob (2012-02-11). "Colored Frames: A Visual Art Documentary (2007) Looks at Art and Racism". Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
^ "American Public Television Catalog - Colored Frames". Retrieved 2012-02-21.
^ "Home". coloredframes.com.