Albany Institute of History & Art (125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210)
Film Screening: Truth Tellers - Documentary related to Americans Who Tell the Truth exhibition
Learn more about the artist and subjects featured in Albany Institute of History & Art's newest exhibition: Americans Who Tell the Truth.
Truth Tellers is an award-winning documentary film about artist and activist Robert Shetterly, who has painted over 275 portraits of Americans throughout history and the present. From the fight to remove symbols of hate to sustainability and climate activism, and from whistleblowing to the rights of indigenous people, Shetterly uses his art to explore these activists’ response to some of the most pressing issues of our time. From contemporary activist for racial justice Rev. Lennox Yearwood, to climate activist Kelsey Juliana, Shetterly puts them in the context of significant American civil rights leaders John Lewis, Fannie Lou Hamer and Bayard Rustin. Truth Tellers is both a story of Shetterly’s art and activism and a lesson of courageous citizenship and democratic ideals.
The screening is free with museum admission.
Run time: 57 minutes 54 seconds
