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Thursday, May 27, 2021 12:00 AM
Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbour?) takes you back to the birth of Los Angeles’ modern art scene in the 1950s. Featuring narration by actor Jeff Bridges, a breezy jazz score, and interviews with Dennis Hopper, Dean Stockwell, Frank Gehry and more.
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For a decade—1956 to 1966—Los Angeles’ Ferus Gallery was the nexus of a nascent modern art scene, grooming a loose band of idealistic beatniks into competitive, often-brilliant artists. It also helped to solidify the careers of many of New York's shining stars including Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbour?, 20 Feet From Stardom) takes you back to this seminal moment in the city’s cultural transformation, exploring the complex web of egos, passions, money and vision that goes into building an art movement from scratch. Featuring narration by actor Jeff Bridges, a breezy jazz score, and interviews with Dennis Hopper, Dean Stockwell and key artists from the era including Ed Ruscha, Frank Gehry and Billy Al Bengston.

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Film Info
Runtime:86
Copyright:2008
Country Listing:USA
Rating:PG
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Director(s):Morgan Neville