They Are Their Own Gifts

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They Are Their Own Gifts is a 1978 American documentary film. The film depicts three women artists: Alice Neel, Muriel Rukeyser, and Anna Sokolow. [1] [2]

The film was made by Margaret Murphy and Lucille Rhodes. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "From the Vaults: Picturing Alice Neel". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  2. "Lucille Rhodes' film on Alice Neel at Met Museum". Jan 6, 2021.