Brush with Life The Art of Being Edward Biberman (2007)

This documentary brings alive a remarkable artists passionate journey through a turbulent century Both epic and surprisingly intimate the film presents a classic American immigrant saga an inspiring search for artistic independence and a great romance Along the way Bibermans growing commitment to social justice and struggle against McCarthyera repression his brother director Herbert Biberman went to prison as one of The Hollywood Ten combine with his efforts to create both a loving family life and a groundbreaking body of work With its grand scope rich personalities and vast array of breathtaking artwork Brush With Life connects us in a deeply personal way to a brilliant artist who lived by the same high standards he set for his paintings