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Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea

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Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea is a 3D documentary film about the life and work of artist, marine, and acrobat H.C. (Cliff) Westermann. As a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Westermann's dramatic personal history can be traced through beguiling, surreal artworks he made to process the horrors he witnessed on the front lines. In so doing, he became an inspiration for many young artists. The film reveals ways in which Westermann protected his empathic spirit -- and sanity -- by 'sculpting' his body, artworks, friendships, his hand-hewn house, and his art-filled letters to his dearest friends and family. Our documentary explores themes of resiliency, hope, and humor with a script culled from over a thousand of Westermann's letters and one audio-interview -- voiced by four-time Academy-Award nominee Ed Harris.

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KK in the Midwest This was one of the most unique and enthralling documentaries I have ever seen. Strongly recommend! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Leslie Buchbinder

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Ed Harris

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George Emil Ketsios

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Carolyn Molloy

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Brian Perry

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Harrison Sherrod

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Synopsis Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea is a 3D documentary film about the life and work of artist, marine, and acrobat H.C. (Cliff) Westermann. As a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Westermann's dramatic personal history can be traced through beguiling, surreal artworks he made to process the horrors he witnessed on the front lines. In so doing, he became an inspiration for many young artists. The film reveals ways in which Westermann protected his empathic spirit -- and sanity -- by 'sculpting' his body, artworks, friendships, his hand-hewn house, and his art-filled letters to his dearest friends and family. Our documentary explores themes of resiliency, hope, and humor with a script culled from over a thousand of Westermann's letters and one audio-interview -- voiced by four-time Academy-Award nominee Ed Harris.
Director
Leslie Buchbinder
Producer
Brian Ashby, Leslie Buchbinder, Harrison Sherrod
Screenwriter
Leslie Buchbinder, Brian Ashby
Distributor
Pentimenti Productions
Production Co
Museum & Crane, Pentimenti Productions
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 15, 2023, Limited
Runtime
1h 26m