Albany Institute of History & Art (125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210)
Film Screening: Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression - Documentary related to Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints exhibition
Learn more about Jacob Lawrence, whose works are on view in the exhibition Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints.
A documentary about the life and work of Jacob Lawrence, one of America’s great painters, the first African-American to be represented by a New York City gallery. Emphasis is placed on the epic narratives he painted about the struggles of African-American people. Central to the documentary is the attention given to the emotional aspects of the process of creating art as well as the importance of motivation and determination for success.
The screening is free for Family Free Day; no registration required.
Run time: 28 minutes
Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression is narrated by Ossie Davis; created and produced by Linda Freeman; and written and directed by David Irving
