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Black Art: In the Absence of Light

2021·Movie
1h 25min
78
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Society, a real life story, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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 Visual ArtArt HistorySocial JusticeBlack American CultureDocumentaryDavid DriskellContemporary ArtArtists' PerspectivesCultural Legacy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Black Art: In the Absence of Light legally?

Black Art: In the Absence of Light is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Art: In the Absence of Light worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Black Art: In the Absence of Light?

1 h 25 min

Black Art: In the Absence of Light runs 1 h 25 min.

Is Black Art: In the Absence of Light based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Art: In the Absence of Light?

Critics91
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Black Art: In the Absence of Light higher (91) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Black Art: In the Absence of Light in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Black Art: In the Absence of Light?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Art: In the Absence of Light in 100 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.