
Portraits of a Lady
“One subject. Twenty-five artists. Infinite opinions.”
Synopsis
In October 2006, 25 artists came together to paint Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The result was a collection of vastly different images of this iconic figure. This film chronicles the process from the initial setting (where Justice O'Connor entertained the room) to the evening when the paintings were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Neil Leifer
- Original Score
- Brian Keane
- Original Title
- Portraits of a Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Leifer
Brian Keane
Danny Cohen, Peter Franchella, Howie Leifer
Jonathan Cole Wendell
Walter Bernard, David Hume Kennerly, Neil Leifer, Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Leifer
Director
Brian Keane
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Cole Wendell
Editor
Walter Bernard
Producer
Neil Leifer
Producer
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Peter Franchella
Director of Photography
Howie Leifer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portraits of a Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Portraits of a Lady about?
In October 2006, 25 artists came together to paint Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The result was a collection of vastly different images of this iconic figure. This film chronicles the process from the initial setting (where Justice O'Connor entertained the room) to the evening when the paintings were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.
Who directed Portraits of a Lady?
Portraits of a Lady was directed by Neil Leifer.
Who stars in Portraits of a Lady?
The principal cast of Portraits of a Lady includes Samuel Alito, Stephen Breyer, Sandra Day O'Connor, Aaron Stickler, David Levine.
When was Portraits of a Lady released and how long is it?
Portraits of a Lady was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Portraits of a Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portraits of a Lady was composed by Brian Keane.

















