Medea
Originally released in 1973. Medea is a documentary/history film. directed by Ben Caldwell. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Ben Caldwell’s Medea, a collage piece made on an animation stand and edited entirely in the camera, combines live action and rapidly edited still images of Africans and African Americans which function like flashes of history that the unborn child will inherit. Caldwell invokes Amiri Baraka’s poem “Part of the Doctrine” in this experimental meditation on art history, Black imagery, identity and heritage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1973
53 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- UCLA School of Film and Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medea about?
Ben Caldwell’s Medea, a collage piece made on an animation stand and edited entirely in the camera, combines live action and rapidly edited still images of Africans and African Americans which fu...
Who directed Medea?
Medea was directed by Ben Caldwell.
How long is Medea?
Medea has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Medea released?
Medea was released on January 1, 1973 in theaters.