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(#105) Ellis Wilson—So Much to Paint

Follows the career of Kentucky native Ellis Wilson (1899-1977), an African-American artist whose passion for painting took him from his hometown of Mayfield to a successful career in New York. His work captured the daily lives of African Americans and helped open doors for many younger black artists. This update of a 2000 KET documentary includes a look at Ellis Wilson works discovered since the program's premiere.

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  1. Length: 00:56:40
  2. Originally Aired: Feb 17, 2008

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