Altina
“"Who decreed that art should just be something you nail up on a wall?"”
You may not have heard the name, but after seeing this absorbing documentary, you will never forget her. Artist Altina Schinasi (1907—1999) led a fascinating life that intersected with key movements in 20th century American history. This absorbing documentary follows Altina from her birth to a wealthy Jewish family from Turkey, through her school days, her development as a sexually liberated artist, her political activism, her many marriages and her countless artistic achievements. A wonderful testament to an outstanding woman ahead of her time.
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Cast
22 people
Altina Schinasi
Herself
Peter Sanders
David Robbins
Also in
Fargo
Artik
Camille Billops
Camille Billops
Diane Dickensheid
Zoe Caldwell
Zoe Caldwell
Known for
Lilo & Stitch
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Clark Harris
Known for
Come Sunday
Bryan Sarkinen
Charles Carey
Charles Carey
Victoria Sanders
Amy Fine Collins
Amy Fine Collins
Laurette De Moro
Laurette De Moro
Peter Sanders Director · David Robbins Composer Bryan Sarkinen Cinematographer
Budget $275K · United States release September 12, 2014
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Budget
$275,000
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · September 12, 2014
Theatrical
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