Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines
Catalogue Number: BRC000
Producer: Black Rhino Creative
Producers: Mallen, Leah
Directors: Mah, Ryan and Berish, Danny
Producing Agencies: Knowledge Network Corporation
Subject: Architecture, Biography, Documentary, Guidance, Health, Psychology, Science, Social Sciences, Tech/Voc
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2024
Running Time: 80:58
Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines offers an in-depth exploration of the extraordinary life of one of the 20th century's most iconic and influential modernist architects. The documentary weaves personal anecdotes and professional milestones to uncover the untold stories of Erickson’s journey, from his celebrated public achievements to his private struggles. Known for his visionary designs and groundbreaking architectural philosophy, Erickson’s work profoundly shaped the modern landscape, but behind the accolades lay a complex individual grappling with triumphs and tragedies. Being an openly gay architect was not an option for Arthur and his lavish lifestyle would eventually bankrupt him.
Exclusive access to his family and never-seen-before archives, this film follows the rise and fall of Arthur, the architect, the socialite, the family man and goes beyond the grand structures, uncovering the man behind the story and the relationships that shaped his fascinating life. The film documents and captures the most iconic of Arthur’s structures that stand as legacies and enhance their surroundings. This documentary is not just a celebration of his architectural contributions but a reflection on the human experience of creativity, ambition, and the price of greatness.
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