Portraits in Dramatic Time

Portraits in Dramatic Time

Portraits in Dramatic Time

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Portraits in Dramatic Time

2011

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Overview

A series of 40 art films created by artist David Michalek featuring performances of theater artists and actors of all genres and nationalities both well-known and under-recognized.

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11 members

Acting

William H. Macy

Unknown Role

William H. Macy

Acting

Holly Hunter

Unknown Role

Holly Hunter

Acting

Liev Schreiber

Unknown Role

Liev Schreiber

Acting

Alison Pill

Unknown Role

Alison Pill

Acting

Lili Taylor

Unknown Role

Lili Taylor

Acting

Patti LuPone

Unknown Role

Patti LuPone

Acting

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Unknown Role

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Acting

Alan Rickman

Unknown Role

Alan Rickman

Acting

Ludivine Sagnier

Unknown Role

Ludivine Sagnier

Acting

William Mapother

Unknown Role

William Mapother

Acting

Catalina Sandino Moreno

Unknown Role

Catalina Sandino Moreno

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