Altina (2014)

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You may not have heard the name, but after seeing this absorbing documentary, you will never forget her. Artist Altina Schinasi (1907—1999) led a fascinating life that intersected with key movements in 20th century American history. This absorbing documentary follows Altina from her birth to a wealthy Jewish family from Turkey, through her school days, her development as a sexually liberated artist, her political activism, her many marriages and her countless artistic achievements. A wonderful testament to an outstanding woman ahead of her time.

Director: Peter Sanders
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
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Cast

Music: David Robbins
Cinematography: Peter Sanders, Bryan Sarkinen
Editing: Clark Harris
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altina about?
You may not have heard the name, but after seeing this absorbing documentary, you will never forget her. Artist Altina Schinasi (1907—1999) led a fascinating life that intersected with key movements in 20th century American history. This absorbing documentary follows Altina from her birth to a wealthy Jewish family from Turkey, through her school days, her development as a sexually liberated artist, her political activism, her many marriages and her countless artistic achievements. A wonderful testament to an outstanding woman ahead of her time.
Who directed Altina?
Altina was directed by Peter Sanders.
Who stars in Altina?
Altina stars Altina Schinasi.
How long is Altina?
Altina has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is Altina?
Altina is a Documentary film.