- Actors: Philip Bosco, Edward Herrmann, Sab Shimono, Julie Harris
- Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: PBS
- Release Date: Sep 28 2004
- Run Time: 153 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000BITUH0
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The beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright is that aside from telling a long and often melodramatic story lucidly, it deals with issues of art and architecture in ways that are approachable but not simplistic. (It's also surprisingly scandalous, although this is seen as part of his art.) Wright was first and foremost a rebel who took his cues from nature, though, as one commentator points out, this is not to say his approach was natural. What he was rebelling against was the clutter and claustrophobia of Victorian architecture. The rooms he designed opened up on each other, and his exteriors seemed to grow laterally out of the landscape. All of these ideas are neatly illustrated--although it perhaps could have been explained how Wright's later, whimsical designs related to his earlier, earthbound ones--with some marvelous footage of a Wright lily pad column supporting a load of sandbags and quiet Steadicam shots of Wright interiors that give the viewer a feeling for his sense of light and harmony. The filmmakers have wisely kept the technical talk to a minimum, but they are also not afraid to step back and let the experts ruminate on the nature of his genius, even when these experts are at a loss for words. Burns has made stars of some of his commentators in previous films, and in this one the late critic Brendan Gill shines. Wright himself comes across as a man who never doubted himself, a lousy father, and self-consciously Byronic. His vitality and larger-than-life persona seemed to belong to the 19th century, making him--and this is perhaps a mixed blessing--the last of his kind. --John Clark
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A masterpiece!,
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This review is from: Frank Lloyd Wright: A Film By Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (DVD)
I originally saw this DVD at a rendering class in Manhattan Kansas in June of 2006, and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind since...I had to have it! It is a fascinating detailed documentary, featuring interviews with Frank, and his still-living grandchildren...a must have for anyone who enjoys architecture. I can't stop watching it!
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Traveller,
By Rachael "traveller" (canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Frank Lloyd Wright: A Film By Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (DVD)
This is a fascinating and inspiring look at FLW, the man, the legend, and his work. I've watched it many times on PBS and now will buy it both for myself and a friend. It is a must see for anyone interested in FLW! ENJOY.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Did Jerry Springer make this film?,
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This review is from: Frank Lloyd Wright: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (DVD)
This was very disappointing. There was way too much information on the personal failings of Frank Lloyd Wright and way too little on the architectural themes. Yes, you will see all the obvious structures: Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, the Johnson Wax building and the Japanese hotel. But Usonian structures receive about 2 minutes out of 2-plus hours. Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright was a jerk. We get it, Ken. I didn't need dozens of examples on why this was true. My feeling is that if Jerry Springer had done 2-plus hours on Frank Lloyd Wright, it would have looked a lot like this. Two stars for the little architecture we did get a chance to see.You will learn much more about this subject with the A&E tape called "The Homes of Frank Lloyd Wright".
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