Storyline
Forty years in the making, 'The Painter Sam Francis' is artist Jeffrey Perkins' intimate portrait of abstract expressionist painter Sam Francis. The film retraces Francis' life and career from his childhood in California to his artistic maturation in post-war Paris, his time spent in Japan, and his prominence in the United States. It reveals a man in constant struggle with physical maladies and his own demons, but for whom creativity was a powerful life-sustaining force.
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Sam Francis
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Painter Sam Francis was released on January 1, 2008.
The runtime of The Painter Sam Francis is 1h 25m.
The Painter Sam Francis is a Documentary movie.
The Painter Sam Francis is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Painter Sam Francis was directed by Jeffrey Perkins.
The main cast of The Painter Sam Francis includes Sam Francis.
The Painter Sam Francis is originally in English.