Romare Bearden: A Life in Collage

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Romare Bearden: A Life in Collage (2026)

Directed by Deborah Riley Draper

Documentary · 1h 24m

An athlete, artist, and activist, Romare Bearden defied boundaries placed on Black men of his generation. He partied with James Baldwin in Paris, composed hit songs, and channeled his memories into powerful collages celebrating Black life that changed contemporary art. He challenged social injustice and broke down barriers in art, culminating in a vibrant artistic legacy that inspires and empowers artists, dancers, and musicians.

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Cast

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Romare Bearden Self Denzel Washington self Usher self Grant Hill self
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Mary Schmidt Campbell self Elizabeth Alexander self

Crew

Director
Deborah Riley Draper
Writer
Deborah Riley Draper
Producer
Jarobi Moorhead

Details

Release date
2026-10-08
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Coffee Bluff Pictures