The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)
1h 26m
Running Time
September 27, 1996Release Date
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)
1h 26m
Running Time
September 27, 1996Release Date
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The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.
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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story is a 1996 American documentary film directed by Susan Warms Dryfoos about the artist Al Hirschfeld. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. After its theatrical release, PBS broadcast the film in 1999 in a shortened version on American Masters.