Plot — What is Colin McCahon: I Am about?
This documentary looks at the life and work of New Zealand's most celebrated painter, Colin McCahon. The first excerpt looks at McCahon's beginnings in Timaru and Dunedin, and his explorations of modernist techniques in paintings that reconceived 'the promised land' in an endemic landscape. The second excerpt covers McCahon's time in Muriwai in the 60s and 70s, and the influence of the environment and Māori spirituality on his work. Sam Neill reads from McCahon's letters and writings. Directed by Paul Swadel, it won Best Documentary at the 2005 Qantas Awards.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 70 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
Colin McCahon: I Am — FAQ
Is Colin McCahon: I Am worth watching? Colin McCahon: I Am holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. This documentary looks at the life and work of New Zealand's most celebrated painter, Colin McCahon. The first excerpt looks at McCahon's beginnings in Timaru and Dunedin, and his explorations of modernist techniques in
Who directed Colin McCahon: I Am? Directed by Paul Swadel.
Who is in the cast of Colin McCahon: I Am? It stars Sam Neill, Paul Casserly, Martin Browne, Colin McCahon.
Where can I stream Colin McCahon: I Am? Streaming availability for Colin McCahon: I Am is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Colin McCahon: I Am release? It released in 2004.
