The Angel That Stands By Me (1983)

The Angel That Stands By Me

1983

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Allie Light

Crew

Irving Saraf (Cinematography)

Philip Greene (Cinematography)

Allie Light (Editor)

Irving Saraf (Editor)

Allie Light (Producer)

Irving Saraf (Producer)

Kirk Schuler (Sound)

Sara Chin (Sound)