Rivera in America


60m 2002

Brief Synopsis

During the 1930s, radical Mexican artist Diego Rivera painted some of his best murals, influencing an entire generation of American artists. He was hired by the Fords, and his work was destroyed by the Rockefellers. This program tells this story with rare images, interviews and an exploration of his

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

During the 1930s, radical Mexican artist Diego Rivera painted some of his best murals, influencing an entire generation of American artists. He was hired by the Fords, and his work was destroyed by the Rockefellers. This program tells this story with rare images, interviews and an exploration of his murals.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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