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An intimate portrait of artist George Anthony Morton’s journey to face his past and defy art world expectations.
- 2 min
- 48.2K
- HBO
Nov 16, 2022 · Master of Light: Directed by Rosa Ruth Boesten. With George Anthony Morton. George Anthony Morton, a classical painter who spent ten years in federal prison travels to his hometown to paint his family members. Going back forces George to face his past in his quest to rewrite the script of his life.
- (240)
- Documentary, Family
- Rosa Ruth Boesten
- 2022-11-16
Nov 16, 2022 · “Master of Light” is every bit as profound and insightful in illuminating how painting has had a therapeutic role in Morton’s life, enabling him to grapple with his anger at a system designed to entrap people in his situation.
George Anthony Morton is a former drug dealer who became a painter in prison. He returns to Kansas City to reconnect with his family and explore his African roots in the style of the Dutch Old Masters.
George Anthony Morton is a classical painter who spent ten years in federal prison for dealing drugs. While incarcerated, he nurtured his craft and unique artistic ability.
- (15)
- Documentary
- Rosa Boesten
Master of Light | Official Trailer | HBO An intimate portrait of artist George Anthony Morton’s journey to face his past and defy art world expectations. #masteroflight #officialtrailer #...
- 2 min
- 794
- MovieLoad
Master of Light is an exquisitely shot debut film by Rosa Ruth Boesten, a talented young director from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Rosa made the film in close collaboration with the artist, George Anthony Morton. The film is produced by Roger Ross Williams, Anousha Nzume and Ilja Roomans.
