Thomas Hart Benton
Season 1
Episode 1
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About the Episode
His paintings were burly. Energetic. And as uncompromising as the Midwestern landscapes and laborers they celebrated. Thomas Hart Benton depicted a self-reliant America emerging from the Depression. Ken Burns tells the bittersweet story of an extraordinary American artist who became emblematic of the price all artists must pay to remain true to their talents and themselves.
Aired:
10/31/89
| Expires: | Runtime: 1hr 26m 53s