Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture (2010)

The award-winning feature-length documentary about the revolutionary and brilliant Chicago architect Louis Sullivan (1856-1924). Known by historians as the 'father of the skyscraper' and creator of the iconic phrase 'form follows function,' Sullivan was on top of his profession in 1890. Then a series of setbacks plunged him into destitute obscurity from which he never recovered. Yet his persistent belief in the power of his ideas created some of America's most beautiful buildings ever created, and inspired Sullivan's protégé, Frank Lloyd Wright, to fulfill his own dream of a truly American style of architecture.

Director: Mark Richard Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Music: Michael T. McLean
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

architect, architecture, american

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture about?
The award-winning feature-length documentary about the revolutionary and brilliant Chicago architect Louis Sullivan (1856-1924). Known by historians as the 'father of the skyscraper' and creator of the iconic phrase 'form follows function,' Sullivan was on top of his profession in 1890. Then a series of setbacks plunged him into destitute obscurity from which he never recovered. Yet his persistent belief in the power of his ideas created some of America's most beautiful buildings ever created, and inspired Sullivan's protégé, Frank Lloyd Wright, to fulfill his own dream of a truly American style of architecture.
Who directed Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture?
Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture was directed by Mark Richard Smith.
Who stars in Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture?
Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture stars Madolyn Smith Osborne, Mark Richard Smith.
How long is Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture?
Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture?
Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture is a Documentary film.
Where was Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture produced?
Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture was produced in United States of America.