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Best known for the groundbreaking portrait of his mother, James McNeill Whistler was the original art star. But beneath the high gloss, the struggle of this genius to find his own voice resulted in a breakaway style that moved painting towards abstraction and would revolutionize the art world in his time-and beyond. Dramatic re-creations, art, graphics, and interviews combine to profile this fascinating character.
Original Release
09/01/2014
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Daniel Arbon | James McNeil Whistler |
| Evangelos Alexiou | Charles Drouet |
| Penny Fuller | Anna Whistler |
| Edward Hibbert | Sir John Holker |
| Richmond Hoxie | John Ruskin |
| Anjelica Huston | Narrator |
| Kevin Kline | James McNeill Whistler |
| Jay Russell | William Merritt Chase |
| Ashley Smith | Critic |
| Jon Patrick Walker | Oscar Wilde |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Daniel Arbon | James McNeil Whistler |
| Evangelos Alexiou | Charles Drouet |
| Penny Fuller | Anna Whistler |
| Edward Hibbert | Sir John Holker |
| Richmond Hoxie | John Ruskin |
| Anjelica Huston | Narrator |
| Kevin Kline | James McNeill Whistler |
| Jay Russell | William Merritt Chase |
| Ashley Smith | Critic |
| Jon Patrick Walker | Oscar Wilde |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Karen Thomas | Executive Producer |
| Nigel Goldsack | Producer |
| Rebecca Taylor | Producer |
