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Diego Rivera: I Paint What I See

80% | Jul 19, 1992 | Documentary, History

The first biographical film on the famed Mexican artist, traces his life from childhood through his Cubist period, his leading role in the Mexican mural renaissance, his fame as a muralist in the USA, and his later years. The film explores Rivera's life and work, including his stormy relationship with Frida Kahlo and the destruction of his famous mural at Rockefeller Center. Shot on location in Mexico and the United States, the film includes a remarkable collection of archival film and photographs, much of which has not been seen before. The text is drawn from the writings of Rivera and Kahlo and from other historical texts. Using Rivera's own words, this richly detailed film brings to life the difficulty he faced in his transition from studio artist to public and political artist, and the conflicts that arose from that point onward.

Featured Crew

Brian Keane
Music
Eric Breitbart
Director of Photography

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Julio Medina
Diego Rivera
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Rosanna DeSoto
Frida Kahlo
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Steven Culp
Nelson Rockefeller
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Larry Robinson
Ilya Ehrenberg

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