Art Bastard

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Art Bastard (2016)
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Theatrical poster
Directed byVictor Kanefsky
Written byVictor Kanefsky
Produced byChris T. Concannon
Starring
Edited byJim MacDonald
Music byMario Sprouse
Distributed byBidSlate
Release dates
Running time
85 Minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Art Bastard is a 2016 documentary film written and directed by Victor Kanefsky. It details the life of Artist Robert Cenedella and explains how specific moments and experiences from childhood to present day influenced his style as a New York Artist. The film was well received by critics and audiences alike, and garnered attention when it became an Official Selection at the Newport Beach Film Festival on April 25, 2016. [1] Shortly thereafter, it was publicly released to select movie theaters across the United States on June 3, 2016, and began receiving critical acclaim in both domestic and international film festivals by winning several awards, including Best Documentary at Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (2016), the Manchester Film Festival (2016), East Hampton TV Festival at Guild Hall of East Hampton (2019), and at the NYC International Film Festival (2019). [2]

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Awards

Art Bastard was awarded several accolades before and after its official release on June 3, 2016: [3]

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Awards won by the film documentary, Art Bastard (2016)

It was also the Official Selection at the following film festivals:

People interviewed

In order of appearance: [4]

Reviews

The documentary received positive reviews from its audience, including an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 22 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10. [5] It was reviewed by numerous publications, and was selected as a New York Times 'NYT Critic's Pick' by Stephen Holden.

Below are excerpts from some of the Film Critic reviews for Art Bastard:

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References

  1. Art Bastard (2016) – IMDb Page – Release Info
  2. About Art Bastard (2016)
  3. About Art Bastard (2016)
  4. Art Bastard (2016) 1:21:15-1:21:32
  5. Art Bastard Reviews – Rotten Tomatoes
  6. Holden, Owen (June 2, 2016). "Review: 'Art Bastard' Depicts Robert Cenedella, a Rebel Artist". New York Times.
  7. Gleiberman, Owen (June 23, 2016). "Film Review: 'Art Bastard'". Variety Magazine.
  8. O'Malley, Sheila (June 3, 2016). "Art Bastard". RogerEbert.com.
  9. Mondello, Bob (June 3, 2016). "'Art Bastard': A Rebel With A Canvas". RogerEbert.com.
  10. Merry, Stephanie (June 9, 2016). "In 'Art Bastard,' painter Robert Cenedella is the titular you-know-what". The Washington Post.
  11. Scheck, Frank (June 2, 2016). "'Art Bastard': Film Review". San Diego Reader.
  12. Marks, Scott (June 2016). "Art Bastard". San Diego Reader.