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A Man Named Pearl

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Self-trained at topiary, Pearl Fryar creates a garden that draws international tourists.
A Man Named Pearl

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Critics Consensus

Though it lacks moviemaking polish, A Man Named Pearl is redeemed by the interest -- and uplift -- generated by its subject.

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Steven Winn San Francisco Chronicle 10/18/2008
2.5/4
In its own modest fashion, the film does capture a sense of the intuitive craftsmanship, pride and determination that drive the self-taught artist. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris Boston Globe 10/18/2008
3/4
This is moviemaking that honors the craftsmanship of its subject. Go to Full Review Maureen M. Hart Chicago Tribune 10/03/2008
3/4
Fryar is such pleasant company that the film's weaknesses can be overlooked. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/15/2020
3.0/4.0
Pearl hasn't forgotten his roots, and he hasn't forgotten his responsibility to lift up others along the way. Go to Full Review Jennifer Merin About.com 05/26/2009
4/5
This documentary is a head-over-heels tribute to Pearl Fryer, a man who is extraordinary--and not just 'cause his name is Pearl! Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/22/2013 Awesome. Funny and touching. Great way to spend an hour and eighteen minutes. See more 09/12/2012 Inspirational documentary about Pearl Fryar that shows how far passion, hard work, and positive thinking will get you. Impressive what he accomplished without formal training/education, and furthermore he doesn't use pesticides (he uses trenching) nor use irrigation. He continues to change the small town community he lives in and touch the lives of people everywhere. See more 12/13/2011 This film is a captivating combination of the story of a brilliant self-taught artist, an embarrasing example of the racism that still exists in this country, and a tourism advertisement for Bishopville, South Carolina. Pearl Fryar's story, however, is well worth suffering through the other stuff. See more 12/09/2011 Loved this little documentary. See more 09/13/2011 A mediocre documentary, but a remarkable man. See more 05/29/2011 The power of L-O-V-E! Inspiring. See more Read all reviews
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Scott Galloway

Director

Brent Pierson

Director

Scott Galloway

Producer

Cecil Stokes

Executive Producer

J. Steven Anderson

Cinematographer

Greg Grzeszczak

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Movie Info

Synopsis Self-trained at topiary, Pearl Fryar creates a garden that draws international tourists.
Director
Scott Galloway, Brent Pierson
Producer
Scott Galloway
Rating
G
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$201.6K
Runtime
1h 18m