Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.9
Released in 2016, Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death is a history film directed by Arthur Jafa, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A reflection on Jafa's desire to craft a "black cinema" that is responsive to the "existential, political, and spiritual dimensions" of Black life. Comprised of found footage sampled from films, newscasts, sporting events, music videos, and citizen videos, all of it downloaded from the Internet, the clips have been woven together and set to Kanye West's anthem "Ultralight Beam." Together the images and music make for an intense, poignant meditation on African American life in the twentieth-century. This history is also the history, by necessity, of racism and prejudice.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.9/10, Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
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- Where can I watch Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death (2016)?
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- Is Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death worth watching?
- Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death holds an audience score of 8.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death released?
- Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.