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Thomas Hart Benton
1989 · Movie · PG · 86 min · ★ 7.8
Documentary
Filmmaker Ken Burns uses long-lost footage, penetrating interviews, and the glorious art of Thomas Hart Benton to tell the story of an American artist who became emblematic of the price all artists must pay to remain true to themselves.
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Streaming on PBS Documentaries.
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Details
- Years
- 1989
- Release date
- 1989-10-31
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 86 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (5 votes)
Themes
- painting
- biography
Cast & crew
- TB
Thomas Hart Benton
as Himself (archive footage)

Jason Robards
as Narrator (voice)

Edward R. Murrow
as Himself (archive footage)

Burl Ives
as Himself
Directed by Ken Burns