Frank Lloyd Wright [videorecording] / a Florentine Films production ; a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Peter Miller ; produced in association with WETA-TV, Washington. - [Alexandria, Va.] : Hollywood, Calif. : PBS Home Video ; Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, [2004] - 1 videodisc (ca. 153 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally broadcast on PBS in 1998. Full screen presentation; Dolby surround stereo. Special features include: Ken Burns : making history; A conversation with Ken Burns; Charlie Rose interview with producers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

The fellowship -- Hosanna! A client! -- Just build me an office building -- I can't get them out fast enough -- I am immortal.

Cinematography, Buddy Squires, Ken Burns ; editor, Tricia Reidy. Cinematography, Buddy Squires, Ken Burns ; editor, Tricia Reidy.

Narrator, Edward Herrmann; voices: Philip Bosco, Julie Harris, Sab Shimono.

Uses interviews and archival footage to tell the story of the melodramatic life and stunning architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Discusses some of the 800+ buildings designed by Wright, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Johnson Wax Building, Fallingwater, Unity Temple, and Taliesin. Examines how Wright's buildings and ideas changed the way we live, work, and see the world around us. Documents the turbulence of Wright's personal life, including his three marriages, financial troubles, and many scandals.

MPAA rating: Not rated.


DVD.


Closed-captioned.

1415702500 9781415702505

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Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959.
Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 --Family.
Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 --Homes and haunts.


Architects--United States--Biography.
Architecture--History--United States--20th century.
Prairie school (Architecture)
Video recordings for hard of hearing people.


Documentary television programs.
Biographical television programs.

DVD NA 737.W7 / F72 1998