Documentary · United States of America · 2022 · 53m

Town Destroyer

Town Destroyer poster
Director
Alan SnitowDeborah Kaufman
Cast
Dewey Crumpler as Judith Lowry as Barbara Mumby as Robin Kelley as Jessica Young as Paul Chaat Smith as
Crew
Gregory Scharpen — Editor Carla Khilstedt — Original Music Composer Matthias Bossi — Original Music Composer Deborah Kaufman — Writer Alan Snitow — Producer Deborah Kaufman — Producer
Synopsis

Controversy erupts over a New-Deal-era mural of the namesake of San Francisco’s George Washington High School. The thirteen-panel artwork "The Life of Washington" by Victor Arnautoff offers a view of the Founding Father both celebratory and critical, referencing his involvements in slavery and Native American genocide.

Trailer Town Destroyer — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
san francisco, californiaracismartcensorshipbay areacontroversial artistamerican history
Key Collaborators
Alan Snitow Director Deborah Kaufman Director Gregory Scharpen Editor Carla Khilstedt Original Music Composer Matthias Bossi Original Music Composer Deborah Kaufman Writer Alan Snitow Producer Deborah Kaufman Producer
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