Betye Saar: Ready to Be a Warrior (2022)

Wielding a paintbrush, Betye Saar steadfastly forges her own path with the mantra "Make Better Art." Her unwavering determination disrupted art conventions, paving the way for experimentation and conceptualism, ultimately sparking the Black women's movement. Now in her 90s, this icon from Watts is documented in this vivid portrait of her remarkable ascent in the art world and how she continues to carve an indelible mark in history.

Released

2022-01-01

Runtime

77 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Angela Robinson Witherspoon