PAPER SHADOWS (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, PAPER SHADOWS is a notable film directed by Robert C. Banks, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. “Paper Shadows” is a surrealist, nonlinear satire about the creative & emotional angst shared by an elderly black man and a young white female art student. Shot on 35mm black and white film using anamorphic optics for the 2:35.1 aspect ratio, the central characters represent the racial, class, gendered, and generational gaps and complexities in society. The film, through image and sound manipulation, explores ideas and identity that are rarely explored and contrasted in mainstream narrative films. The characters indulge in a Walter Mitty type fantasy involving a grant fellowship competition, mysticism and espionage intrigue within the fictional philanthropic organization that effects both characters as they unite to oppose and combat.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, PAPER SHADOWS has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch PAPER SHADOWS page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch PAPER SHADOWS (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for PAPER SHADOWS change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is PAPER SHADOWS worth watching?
- PAPER SHADOWS holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was PAPER SHADOWS released?
- PAPER SHADOWS was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.