BETYE SAAR: READY TO BE A WARRIOR

BETYE SAAR: READY TO BE A WARRIOR

A film by Angela Robinson Witherspoon

DIRECTED BY

Angela Robinson Witherspoon

PRODUCED BY

Angela Robinson Witherspoon, Abdul Malik Abbott

CAST

Saar, John Legend, CCH Pounder, Alison Saar, Lezley Saar, Tracye Saar Cavanaugh, Tony Ramos, Terrell Tilford

SYNOPSIS

“Make Better Art” is the phrased coined by famed 96 year old Los Angeles artist Betye Saar. This film documents her incredible journey as a creator, teacher, activist, mother and Black woman in America.

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