Almost There
A coming-of-(old)-age story about Peter Anton, an elderly "outsider" artist living in isolated and crippling conditions whose world changes when two filmmakers discover his work and storied past. Shot over eight years, ALMOST THERE documents Anton's first major exhibition and how the controversy it generates forces him to leave his childhood home. Each layer revealed reflects on the intersections of social norms, elder care, and artistic expression.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Almost There
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 27, 2015
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
68%
Original Title
Almost There
Production Companies
Kartemquin Films, ITVS
Director
Dan Rybicky
Description
A coming-of-(old)-age story about Peter Anton, an elderly "outsider" artist living in isolated and crippling conditions whose world changes when two filmmakers discover his work and storied past. Shot over eight years, ALMOST THERE documents Anton's first major exhibition and how the controversy it generates forces him to leave his childhood home. Each layer revealed reflects on the intersections of social norms, elder care, and artistic expression.