Skip to main content

Deep Dive: Alice Neel (2007)

Film Lens

Alice Neel
Alice Neel is a documentary that focuses on the life of the artist Alice Neel, who faced significant obstacles as a woman artist and a single mother. Directed by her grandson, Andrew Neel, the film presents a personal narrative that intertwines Neel's artistic journey with her family life and societal expectations. It captures her defiance against conventional norms in the art world, showcasing her unique perspective as a painter. The film premiered at The Sundance Film Festival in 2007 and received the Audience Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival later that year. With a runtime of 81 minutes, the documentary is produced by SeeThink Productions and is presented in English, reflecting the cultural context of Neel's work and her impact on the art community in the United States.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Alice Neel, a groundbreaking woman artist.
  • •See the struggles of a single mother in the art world.
  • •Follow the journey of a painter who defied conventions.

Did You Know

•Alice Neel won the Audience Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2007.
•The documentary premiered at The Sundance Film Festival in 2007.
•The film has a duration of 81 minutes.
•The documentary was directed by Alice Neel's grandson, Andrew Neel.

Perfect For

Women artistsArt history enthusiastsDocumentary lovers