The Angel That Stands By Me

1983 0h 28m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Minnie Evans is the embodiment of the visionary artist. She is an African American painter of Wilmington, N.C., who has created a world of mythical animals, religious symbols and natural beauty. The film explores the sources of Minnie Evans' art--Airlie Garden, with its magnificent azaleas and swans, where Minnie worked as a gate keeper for 27 years and where she did most of her paintings. Angel That Stands By Me is part of the "Visions of Paradise" series on contemporary folk artists directed and produced by Irving Saraf and Allie Light.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Allie Light

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RUNTIME

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Tight 28-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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43 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Allie Light shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Allie Light directs. Allie Light cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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1Tight 28-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
243 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Allie Light shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.