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Jacob Kainen: The Last Expression

Jacob Kainen: The Last Expression

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 22, 2025

Runtime

0h 25m

User Score

90%

Original Title

Jacob Kainen: The Last Expression

Production Companies

Reel Plan

Director

Mark Christopher Covino

Budget

$40,000

Description

This film follows the life of Jacob Kainen, a prolific but often overlooked artist of 20th Century America. From his immigrant upbringing to his rebellious artistic journey in NYC, his leftist ideologies and eventual impact on the D.C. art scene, Kainen's story is one of perseverance and passion. Despite facing challenges like McCarthyism and career limitations, he found solace in his art, especially with the support of his second wife, Ruth. His legacy as an artist's artist and influential mentor endures, shaping generations of artists to come.