Documentary Title: The Black Artists’ Group of St. Louis: Creation Equals Movement
Approximate Running Time: 48 minutes
The Black Artists’ Group of St. Louis (BAG) formed in the late 1960s as an arts collective devoted to raising black consciousness, battling social injustice, and exploring the far reaches of experimental performance. Growing out of the Black Arts Movement, BAG was unique with its blending of music, poetry, drama, dance, and the visual arts. Through their interdisciplinary approach, BAG addressed many of the day’s most pressing social issues and brought awareness to the struggles faced by Black city residents. Beyond St. Louis, BAG’s musicians became influential in Europe and in New York, where members helped to found the Loft Jazz scene. Although BAG’s life in St. Louis was brief, several of their members have gone on to impressive careers in the arts. Locally, the group’s spirit lives on in the many St. Louis musicians who cut their chops learning to play in BAG’s community arts classes. Through rare archival footage and interviews with the collective’s key players, BAG: Creation Equals Movement shines a light on this untold St. Louis story of passion, creative vision, and community.
Director: Bryan Dematteis
Producers: Chad Eivins, Brian Woodman, George Sams, Anna Minx
Cast: Oliver Lake, Charles “Bobo” Shaw, Malinke Elliott, Hamiet Bluiett, JD Parran, Julius Hemphill, Portia Hunt, Shirley LeFlore, George Sams, Percy Green II, Patricia Cruz, Ben Looker, Dennis Owsley
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