All Me: The Life and Times of Winfred Rembert (NR)
synopsis
The brightly colored paintings of Winfred Rembert -- executed on leather canvases he learned to make in prison --describe life in the 1950's and 60's Jim Crow south. This film chronicles his journey from a chain gang in Georgia to a top-tier gallery on Madison Avenue. The film also traces the contrast between his family life in a rough neighborhood and the art world of wealthy collectors.
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Documentary
1 hr. 14 min.
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synopsis
The brightly colored paintings of Winfred Rembert -- executed on leather canvases he learned to make in prison --describe life in the 1950's and 60's Jim Crow south. This film chronicles his journey from a chain gang in Georgia to a top-tier gallery on Madison Avenue. The film also traces the contrast between his family life in a rough neighborhood and the art world of wealthy collectors.
details
Documentary
1 hr. 14 min.