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Artists in Residence

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Purchasing a house together in 1950s NYC, three female artists--Lois Dodd, Eleanor Magid and Louise Kruger--defied societal norms and prioritized their art over traditional roles as wives and mothers. Through interviews with the women, now in their 90s, as well as their grown children, the film explores the emotional complexities of being an artist and a parent. A heartfelt celebration of independence, creativity, and the enduring strength of women artists.

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Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Nov 18
It isn’t just the three getting their due in "Artists in Residence" that makes it such a moving portrait, but that it really does give a full picture of how creativity wasn’t limited to any one part of their lives. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Katie Jacobs

Director

Lois Dodd

Self

Eleanor Magid

Self

Louise Kruger

Self

Henry Hayes

Producer

Annabelle Attanasio

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Purchasing a house together in 1950s NYC, three female artists--Lois Dodd, Eleanor Magid and Louise Kruger--defied societal norms and prioritized their art over traditional roles as wives and mothers. Through interviews with the women, now in their 90s, as well as their grown children, the film explores the emotional complexities of being an artist and a parent. A heartfelt celebration of independence, creativity, and the enduring strength of women artists.
Director
Katie Jacobs
Producer
Henry Hayes
Production Co
Heel & Toe Films
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m