Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy
Synopsis
The year is 1973. A reforming Labor government swept into power determined to change the direction of the country. In an act of unpredendented daring the Whitlam government paid the highest price ever for an American painting for it's planned National Gallery. The painting was Jackson Pollock's "Blue Poles". 'Drunks did it' screamed the tabloid press. Journalists, politicians and cartoonists had a field day, while everybody, but everybody, across the nation had an opinion. Today painter Jackson Pollock's masterpiece is unquestionably the most famous painting in Australia. It has become a symbol of our independence, signaling the departure from our British roots and entry into a brave new world.
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- Director
- Judy Rymer
- Original Title
- Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Ronin Films
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Judy Rymer
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Judy Rymer
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What is Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy about?
The year is 1973. A reforming Labor government swept into power determined to change the direction of the country. In an act of unpredendented daring the Whitlam government paid the highest price ever for an American painting for it's planned National Gallery. The painting was Jackson Pollock's "Blue Poles". 'Drunks did it' screamed the tabloid press. Journalists, politicians and cartoonists had a field day, while everybody, but everybody, across the nation had an opinion. Today painter Jackson Pollock's masterpiece is unquestionably the most famous painting in Australia. It has become a symbol of our independence, signaling the departure from our British roots and entry into a brave new world.
Who directed Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy?
Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy was directed by Judy Rymer.
Who stars in Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy?
The principal cast of Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy includes Jackson Pollock.
When was Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy released and how long is it?
Poles Apart: The Blue Poles Controversy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 52m.