The Screen Painters
“Chronicles the beginnings, heyday, and decline of the practices of painting landscape scenes on window and door screens.”
Synopsis
Maryland folklorist Elaine Eff is a champion of Baltimore culture and traditions. In her documentary film The Screen Painters, she sets her sights on a much-loved Baltimore icon: the painted window screen and the artists who created them. This delightful documentary film chronicles the beginnings, the heyday, and the decline of an urban folk art unique to Baltimore -- the practice of painting landscape scenes on window and door screens. It profiles seven artists who have spent much of their lives embellishing the bricks and stones of the inner city with a touch of enchantment. The film reveals how this unpretentious art form embodies the ethnic spirit of urban America and is a testament to the need for art in daily life. -Direct Cinema Limited
Release History & Theatrical Window
15/01/1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elaine Eff
- Original Title
- The Screen Painters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 15/01/1988
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- The Painted Screen Society of Baltimore, Maryland, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elaine Eff
Elaine Eff
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine Eff
Director
Elaine Eff
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Screen Painters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Screen Painters
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What is The Screen Painters about?
Maryland folklorist Elaine Eff is a champion of Baltimore culture and traditions. In her documentary film The Screen Painters, she sets her sights on a much-loved Baltimore icon: the painted window screen and the artists who created them. This delightful documentary film chronicles the beginnings, the heyday, and the decline of an urban folk art unique to Baltimore -- the practice of painting landscape scenes on window and door screens. It profiles seven artists who have spent much of their lives embellishing the bricks and stones of the inner city with a touch of enchantment. The film reveals how this unpretentious art form embodies the ethnic spirit of urban America and is a testament to the need for art in daily life. -Direct Cinema Limited
Who directed The Screen Painters?
The Screen Painters was directed by Elaine Eff.
Who stars in The Screen Painters?
The principal cast of The Screen Painters includes Not specified.
When was The Screen Painters released and how long is it?
The Screen Painters was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Screen Painters?
The Screen Painters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).