Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

Mr. Dial Has Something to Say (2007)

October 16th, 20070h 0min

Documentary
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Overview

The documentary film "Mr. Dial Has Something to Say" investigates the problem of classism and racism in the elite American art world. By following the dramatic, disturbing story of Thornton Dial, a 79-year-old American-African artist from Alabama's Black Belt.


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