The Painter Sam Francis (2008)
Forty years in the making, 'The Painter Sam Francis' is artist Jeffrey Perkins' intimate portrait of abstract expressionist painter Sam Francis. The film retraces Francis' life and career from his childhood in California to his artistic maturation in post-war Paris, his time spent in Japan, and his prominence in the United States. It reveals a man in constant struggle with physical maladies and his own demons, but for whom creativity was a powerful life-sustaining force.
Director: Jeffrey Perkins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Cast
- Sam Francis - Self
Original Language: en
Keywords
painting, artist, painter, profile, art, modern art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Painter Sam Francis about?
- Forty years in the making, 'The Painter Sam Francis' is artist Jeffrey Perkins' intimate portrait of abstract expressionist painter Sam Francis. The film retraces Francis' life and career from his childhood in California to his artistic maturation in post-war Paris, his time spent in Japan, and his prominence in the United States. It reveals a man in constant struggle with physical maladies and his own demons, but for whom creativity was a powerful life-sustaining force.
- Who directed The Painter Sam Francis?
- The Painter Sam Francis was directed by Jeffrey Perkins.
- Who stars in The Painter Sam Francis?
- The Painter Sam Francis stars Sam Francis.
- How long is The Painter Sam Francis?
- The Painter Sam Francis has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Painter Sam Francis?
- The Painter Sam Francis is a Documentary film.