Frank Lloyd Wright

Part 2

1h 13m

This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America's greatest architects -- hated by some, worshipped by others and ignored by many. Using archival photographs, live cinematography, interviews, newsreel footage and home movies, the film tells the story of Wright's turbulent life and his extraordinary professional career.

Episodes

Part 2

S1 E2 - 1h 13m

This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America's greatest architects -- hated by some, worshipped by others and ignored by many. Using archival photographs, live cinematography, interviews, newsreel footage and home movies, the film tells the story of Wright's turbulent life and his extraordinary professional career.
Part 1

S1 E1 - 1h 22m

This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America's greatest architects -- hated by some, worshipped by others and ignored by many. Using archival photographs, live cinematography, interviews, newsreel footage and home movies, the film tells the story of Wright's turbulent life and his extraordinary professional career.

Extras + Features

Wright's Home

4m 8s

Wright designed his own home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois. It was here that he began working as an architect under his own practice and honed his unique architectural style
Designing Fallingwater

1m 56s

Wright designed Fallingwater — located in rural southwestern Pennsylvania — which became one of the most famous modern homes in the world.
Organic Architecture

3m 10s

Frank Lloyd Wright is one of America’s most prolific architects. His signature style followed the philosophy of organic architecture, in which structures were in harmony with humanity and its environment.
William Cronon on Frank Lloyd Wright

40s

Passage from Emerson.
Edgar Tafel Discusses Frank Lloyd Wright

42s

Edgar Tafel talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Phillip Johnson

43s

Phillip Johnson talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
Maya Lin on Frank Lloyd Wright

25s

Maya Lin talks about how controlling Frank Lloyd Wright was.
Wright Never Saw Any Limits

39s

Meryle Secrest talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.

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