Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1976, Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows is a documentary film directed by Diane Beaudry, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Set against a background of her paintings and the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, landscapes they depict, this short documentary is a portrait of the life and work of one of Canada's foremost primitive painters, Maud Lewis. Emerging from her youth crippled with arthritis, Lewis escaped into her painting at the age of 30. She had never seen a work of art and had never attended an art class but her paintings captured the simple strength, beauty and happiness of the world she saw - a world without shadows.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows 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 Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows page.
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- Where can I watch Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows (1976)?
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- Is Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows worth watching?
- Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows released?
- Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.