Alice Neel

Synopsis

Director Andrew Neel delves into the personal and professional life of his famous grandmother, painter Alice Neel, in this documentary. Born in 1900, Alice Neel lived an unconventional life as both a single mother and an innovative artist. To tell her story, her grandson’s film incorporates her own photography and artwork, as well as interview footage with experts, her family, and those who sat for her portraits.

DVD extras include 30 minutes of additional footage.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2009

Subjects

Art; Social Studies

Keywords

cultural influences; painters; paintings - American

Credits

Director

Andrew Neel

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

77 minutes

Year

2009

Production Company

Name

New Video Group

Email

info@newvideo.com

Web

http://www.newvideo.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 212 206-8600

Fax

+1 212 206-9001

Address

902 Broadway FL 9
New York
NY 10010
USA

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Revolver Entertainment

Email

info@revolvergroup.com

Web

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Phone

020 7243 4300

Fax

020 7243 4302

Address

48-49 Princes Place
Holland Park
London
W11 4QA

Notes

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