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Contemporary Color

2016·Movie
1h 36min
IMDb6.4Metacritic79–Rotten Tomatoes71%73%

Where to watch

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Contemporary Color fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wondrous and wholesome

  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Show business and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

In the summer of 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center to celebrate the art of Color Guard: synchronized dance routines involving flags, rifles, and sabers. Recruiting performers that include the likes of St. Vincent, Nelly Furtado, Ad-Rock, and Ira Glass to collaborate on original pieces with 10 color guard teams from across the US and Canada, Contemporary Color is a beautifully filmed snapshot of a one-of-a-kind live event.
Color GuardSynchronized DanceMusic DocumentaryDavid ByrneUnique Art FormVisually StunningPerformance ArtCollaborative ArtCelebration of Creativity

Crew

Directed by:
Turner Ross, Laura Obiols, Bill Ross
Produced by:
David Byrne
Composed by:
Lawrence Everson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Contemporary Color

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Contemporary Color legally?

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Contemporary Color is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Contemporary Color worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Contemporary Color?

1 h 36 min

Contemporary Color runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Contemporary Color?

Critics75
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Contemporary Color much the same way.

What language is Contemporary Color in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Contemporary Color?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Contemporary Color in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.