Film
Jacob Kainen: The Last Expression
2025 · 25m
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Overview
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.
Crew
- Mark Christopher CovinoDirector
- Jonathan GannProducer
Details
- Release date
- February 22, 2025
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Rated
- NR
- Budget
- $40,000
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