Part 2
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Designing Fallingwater
1m 56s
Wright designed Fallingwater — located in rural southwestern Pennsylvania — which became one of the most famous modern homes in the world.
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Frank Lloyd Wright: Phillip Johnson
43s
Phillip Johnson talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Maya Lin on Frank Lloyd Wright
25s
Maya Lin talks about how controlling Frank Lloyd Wright was.
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Wright Never Saw Any Limits
39s
Meryle Secrest talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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William Cronon on Frank Lloyd Wright
40s
Passage from Emerson.
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Edgar Tafel Discusses Frank Lloyd Wright
42s
Edgar Tafel talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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