Jacob Kainen: The Last Expression

2025 0h 25m EN

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9.0

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★9.0TMDB · 1

Synopsis

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This film follows the life of Jacob Kainen, a prolific but often overlooked artist of 20th Century America. From his immigrant upbringing to his rebellious artistic journey in NYC, his leftist ideologies and eventual impact on the D.C. art scene, Kainen's story is one of perseverance and passion. Despite facing challenges like McCarthyism and career limitations, he found solace in his art, especially with the support of his second wife, Ruth. His legacy as an artist's artist and influential mentor endures, shaping generations of artists to come.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Christopher Covino
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31899372 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mark Christopher Covino directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released last year.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5IMDB entry: tt31899372 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 13 themes, including "washington dc, usa", "artist", "painter", "mccarthy era".