The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
MovieTitle | The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story |
User score | 7 |
Release date | Sep 27, 1996 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Susan W. Dryfoos |
Production country | United States of America |
Production companies | The New York Times, New York Times Productions, Castle Hill Productions |
Run time | 86 min. |
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.