Statues Hardly Ever Smile
Capturing the hypnotic wonder of a group of children in the process of creating art at the Brooklyn Museum, Stan Lathan’s “Statues Hardly Ever Smile” documents art as a tool for self-discovery and the essence of Black creativity. The film was edited by Kathleen Collins and shot by St. Clair Bourne.
Director: Stan Lathan
Year: 1971
Genre: Documentary
Type: Short
Link: https://vimeo.com/684350954
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