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What is Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts about?

Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts is a documentary. Bill Traylor began creating art in Montgomery, Alabama, in the late 1930s, at the age of 85. Born into slavery in 1853 on a cotton plantation, he drew from his memories of plantation life and the changes in his urban surroundings. Between 1939 and 1942, Traylor produced over a thousand works. His art gained recognition over the years, culminating in a retrospective at the Smithsonian Institution, which acknowledged his significant role in American art.

When was Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts released?

Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts was released in 2021.

How long is Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts?

Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts has a runtime of 75 minutes.

What genre is Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts?

Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts is classified as Arts, Biography.

What topics does Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts cover?

Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts explores topics including art-history, notable-people.