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Thomas Hart Benton

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This documentary explores the life and ideals of American artist Thomas Hart Benton through interviews with his friends, rivals, fans, family and critics and, additionally, spotlights his paintings and murals. Benton, though sophisticated himself, is attracted to the struggles and lives of the working class. He paints ordinary people involved in ordinary activities and does it not for the benefit of the well-off, but for the benefit of those he paints.
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Ken Burns

Director

Geoffrey C. Ward

Writer

Ken Burns

Producer

Julie Dunfey

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Ken Burns

Cinematographer

Buddy Squires

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Synopsis This documentary explores the life and ideals of American artist Thomas Hart Benton through interviews with his friends, rivals, fans, family and critics and, additionally, spotlights his paintings and murals. Benton, though sophisticated himself, is attracted to the struggles and lives of the working class. He paints ordinary people involved in ordinary activities and does it not for the benefit of the well-off, but for the benefit of those he paints.
Director
Ken Burns
Producer
Ken Burns, Julie Dunfey
Screenwriter
Geoffrey C. Ward
Production Co
Florentine Films, WGBH
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 25, 2018
Runtime
1h 25m
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