Plot — What is Color Cry about?
In 1944 Lye moved to New York City, initially to direct for the documentary newsreel The March of Time. He settled in the West Village, where he mixed with artists who later became the Abstract Expressionists, encouraged New York’s emerging filmmakers such as Francis Lee, taught with Hans Richter, and assisted Ian Hugo on Bells of Atlantis. Color Cry was based on a development of the “rayogram” or “shadow cast” process, using fabrics as stencils, with the images synchronized to a haunting blues song by Sonny Terry, which Lye imagined to be the anguished cry of a runaway slave. —Harvard Film Archive
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1952 |
| Genre | Animation |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 3 min |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 10 votes) |
Color Cry — FAQ
Is Color Cry worth watching? Color Cry holds a 6.0/10 rating from 10 viewers. In 1944 Lye moved to New York City, initially to direct for the documentary newsreel The March of Time. He settled in the West Village, where he mixed with artists who later became the Abstract Expressionists, encouraged
Who directed Color Cry? Directed by Len Lye.
Where can I stream Color Cry? Streaming availability for Color Cry is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Color Cry release? It released in 1952.
