Ken Burns. Thomas Hart Benton
Description
One of America's best-known, least-understood painters was Thomas Hart Benton. Ken Burns traces the pioneering artist's turbulent career in this bittersweet portrait, highlighting the fierce controversy over his work. The film combines rare archival material, commentary by those close to the artist, and a stunning selection of Benton's superb paintings and murals to create a moving profile of the 20th-century genius.
Runtime
1 hr 26 min 59 sec
Subjects
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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