Contemporary Color (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2016, Contemporary Color is a music and documentary film directed by Laura Obiols, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Contemporary Color stars David Byrne, St. Vincent, Nico Muhly and Ira Glass, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Contemporary Color has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contemporary Color page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contemporary Color tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contemporary Color (2016)?
- In US, Contemporary Color is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Contemporary Color worth watching?
- Contemporary Color holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Contemporary Color?
- Contemporary Color stars David Byrne, St. Vincent, Nico Muhly, Ira Glass and Nelly Furtado.
- When was Contemporary Color released?
- Contemporary Color was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.