Summaries

A look at the life, work, and impact of Andy Warhol (1928-1987), pop icon and artist, from his childhood in Pittsburgh to his death after a botched surgery. Warhol coined the word "superstar," became one, and changed the way the culture looks at and understands celebrity. After studying at Carnegie Tech, he goes to New York to be a commercial artist. By 1960, Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Rosenquist are inventing pop art. Warhol starts "The Factory," his workshop where he paints and makes movies. His is a cafe society of late nights and parties. His family, friends, an agent, a curator, gallery owners, actors, the co-founder of "Interview," and others tell stories and assess his art.—<jhailey@hotmail.com>

Details

Keywords
  • pop art
Genres
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 21, 1991
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Carnegie Mellon University - 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Production companies Marilyn Lewis Entertainment Ltd.

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 27m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
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