I Know a Man…Ashley Bryan (2017)

A film about a 93-year-old creative wonder who skips and jumps in his heart like a child. He served in a World War II all-Black battalion and experienced the racism of a separatist Army and the carnage of D-Day. As a result he dedicated his life to creating beauty and joy, spreading love and awe through his art. He's a poet/illustrator of over 50 children's books, makes magical puppets and sea glass windows from found objects inspired by his African heritage.

Date of release
2017-06-25
Runtime
1h 13m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Richard Kane, Robert Shetterly

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