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202253 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Racial Justice

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Dreams Are Colder Than Death

202253 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Fifty-three minutes of interviews with artists and thinkers reveal diverse perspectives on Black identity in 21st-century America.

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Arthur Jafa

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Fifty-three minutes of interviews with artists and thinkers reveal diverse perspectives on Black identity in 21st-century America.

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Arthur Jafa directs 'Dreams Are Colder Than Death', which features interviews with artists and intellectuals including Kara Walker and Flying Lotus. The film presents questions to Black specialists and everyday people. It separates the discussions from the visual content, creating a unique format. The 53-minute documentary captures various perspectives on Black life in America today. Produced by the Black American film group TNEG™, it presents a range of voices and experiences.

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Meet artists like Kara Walker and Flying Lotus.
Find out what it means to be Black in America today.
See a unique format that separates interviews from visuals.

Did You Know

The film features interviews with 5 notable figures including Kara Walker.
It has a runtime of 53 minutes.
The film was produced in Germany (DE) in 2022.
Arthur Jafa is the lead director of the film.

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Black American cultureContemporary artSocial commentary

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Who directed 'Dreams Are Colder Than Death'?

Arthur Jafa is the director of 'Dreams Are Colder Than Death'.

What is the duration of the documentary 'Dreams Are Colder Than Death'?

The documentary has a duration of 53 minutes.

Which notable figures are featured in interviews in the film?

Notable figures featured in interviews include fine artist Kara Walker and musical artist Flying Lotus.

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