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WJFF Presents: Imber's Left Hand
Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 PM at the DCJCC, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
A fascinating chronicle of the life and career of renowned painter Jon Imber, who faced great adversity after being diagnosed with ALS. His steadfast artistic resolve leads to the creation of more than 100 portraits in an incredible four month span.
The film sensitively observes Jon, capturing him at his most courageous and humorous as the disease claims his body. Thanks in large part to the support of his wife, painter Jill Hoy, Imber learns to paint with his left hand, and eventually with both hands held together at his waist. Knowing what his fate holds, Jon Imber shows what it is to truly live and die through art.
Presented in conjunction with the National Gallery of Art.
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For more information visit: http://www.wjff.org/films/imbers-left-hand/