Colin McCahon: I Am (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2004, Colin McCahon: I Am is a documentary film directed by Paul Swadel, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. This documentary looks at the life and work of New Zealand's most celebrated painter, Colin McCahon. The first excerpt looks at McCahon's beginnings in Timaru and Dunedin, and his explorations of modernist techniques in paintings that reconceived 'the promised land' in an endemic landscape. The second excerpt covers McCahon's time in Muriwai in the 60s and 70s, and the influence of the environment and Māori spirituality on his work. Sam Neill reads from McCahon's letters and writings. Directed by Paul Swadel, it won Best Documentary at the 2005 Qantas Awards.
Who’s in it. Colin McCahon: I Am stars Sam Neill as Narrator, Paul Casserly as Narrator, Martin Browne as Interviewer and Colin McCahon as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Colin McCahon: I Am sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colin McCahon: I Am page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Colin McCahon: I Am (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Colin McCahon: I Am change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Colin McCahon: I Am worth watching?
- Colin McCahon: I Am holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Colin McCahon: I Am?
- Colin McCahon: I Am stars Sam Neill, Paul Casserly, Martin Browne and Colin McCahon.
- When was Colin McCahon: I Am released?
- Colin McCahon: I Am was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.