Belfast Film Festival: Contemporary Color 
In the summer of 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an event in Brooklyn to celebrate the art of Color Guard: synchronized dance routines involving flags, rifles, and sabers - colloquilally known as “the sport of the arts”.
Byrne recruited performers that include the likes of St Vincent, Nelly Furtado, Ad-Rock, TuneYards and Ira Glass from ‘This American Life’, to collaborate on original pieces with 10 color guard teams from across the US and Canada. Byrne is of course no stranger to performance films, and a leading force behind perhaps the greatest ever, Stop Making Sense.
The Ross brothers do not simply document this night of collective performances, but conduct an immersive and visually captivating experience that captures the energy, rhythm, and artistry of the night itself.
It’s a body positive film without expressly talking about the issue. It’s an exceptional blend of art and emotion. It’s a true masterpiece.
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