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Contemporary Color (2016)

Movie ★ 6.7 96 min

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.

Bill Ross Director Turner Ross Director Laura Obiols Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 14, 2016
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt5258306
Language
Studio
Public Domain, Todo Mundo, Department of Motion Pictures,

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Frequently asked questions

What is Contemporary Color 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.
Who directed Contemporary Color?
Contemporary Color was directed by Bill Ross, Turner Ross, Laura Obiols.
Who stars in Contemporary Color?
Contemporary Color stars David Byrne, St. Vincent, Nico Muhly, Ira Glass.
When was Contemporary Color released?
Contemporary Color is a 2016 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch Contemporary Color?
You can watch Contemporary Color with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.