Black Star

Black Star

Directed by Akira Chan

Overview

Genre
Docu-Drama, Biography, Social Issues, Arts, and Personal Doc
Synopsis

Black Star documents the creation of a painting honoring the artists the world has lost to addiction. Through the process, artist Jon Butcher not only explores the mysterious relationship between art and addiction, but experiences a powerful transformation of his own.

Stage
finished
Running time
38 minutes

Credits

  • Akira Chan ... Director, Editor, Cinematographer

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Rare Media, Artists For Addicts
Country
United States
Years of Production
2018
Locations
US, Indonesia

Distribution Details

Release year
2018
Festivals
Illuminate Film Festival, Action on Film, Albuquerque International, Boston International, Chelsea International Film Festival, Awareness Festival, Worldfest Houston
Awards
Winner, Audience Choice Award, Illuminate Film Festival 2018
Broadcast (Acq.)
non

Photos

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