Black Art: In the Absence of Light(2021)
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."
Black Art: In the Absence of Light (2021) is a documentary film directed by Sam Pollard, released on February 9, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Kerry James Marshall, Kehinde Wiley, Carrie Mae Weems and Amy Sherald. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Pollard
- Producers:
- Daphne McWilliams, Sam Pollard
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Adebonojo
- Composer:
- Kathryn Bostic
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Two Dollars and a Dream
- Status:
- Released
Black Art: In the Absence of Light (2021) Trailer
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Black Art: In the Absence of Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sam Pollard, produced by Daphne McWilliams and Sam Pollard.
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Black Art: In the Absence of Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 13 ratings.
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Black Art: In the Absence of Light – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Art: In the Absence of Light online?
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Black Art: In the Absence of Light (2021) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Art: In the Absence of Light?
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The main cast of Black Art: In the Absence of Light (2021) includes Kerry James Marshall, Kehinde Wiley, Carrie Mae Weems, Amy Sherald and Jordan Casteel. The film was directed by Sam Pollard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Art: In the Absence of Light released?
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Black Art: In the Absence of Light was released on February 9, 2021 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Black Art: In the Absence of Light worth watching?
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Black Art: In the Absence of Light (2021) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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