The Angel That Stands By Me (1983)

The Angel That Stands By Me (1983) poster

Minnie Evans is the embodiment of the visionary artist. She is an African American painter of Wilmington, N.C., who has created a world of mythical animals, religious symbols and natural beauty. The film explores the sources of Minnie Evans' art--Airlie Garden, with its magnificent azaleas and swans, where Minnie worked as a gate keeper for 27 years and where she did most of her paintings. Angel That Stands By Me is part of the "Visions of Paradise" series on contemporary folk artists directed and produced by Irving Saraf and Allie Light.

Director: Allie Light
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Editing: Allie Light, Irving Saraf
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Angel That Stands By Me about?
Minnie Evans is the embodiment of the visionary artist. She is an African American painter of Wilmington, N.C., who has created a world of mythical animals, religious symbols and natural beauty. The film explores the sources of Minnie Evans' art--Airlie Garden, with its magnificent azaleas and swans, where Minnie worked as a gate keeper for 27 years and where she did most of her paintings. Angel That Stands By Me is part of the "Visions of Paradise" series on contemporary folk artists directed and produced by Irving Saraf and Allie Light.
Who directed The Angel That Stands By Me?
The Angel That Stands By Me was directed by Allie Light.
How long is The Angel That Stands By Me?
The Angel That Stands By Me has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is The Angel That Stands By Me?
The Angel That Stands By Me is a Documentary film.