Kanopy Conversations with Writer and Director Paul Wagner

Join us for a series of Kanopy Conversations. Watch as filmmakers discuss their work and give us a behind the scenes look at one of their films on Kanopy. In this episode, we talk with Paul Wagner about his documentary GEORGIA O'KEEFFE: THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT (2024), a thorough examination of the acclaimed artist's life and career. Enjoy the conversation, then see the film on Kanopy for free at www.kanopy.com/product/georgia-okeeffe. Get started with Kanopy at www.kanopy.com by entering your library card information or university login when prompted. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 How Paul got his start in film 07:05 Why Paul pursued a documentary on Georgia O'Keeffe 11:29 What to include in the documentary 13:58 Navigating O'Keeffe's extensive archive 17:13 O'Keeffe as an American artist 20:48 O'Keeffe's relationship with recognition 26:29 O'Keeffe as a modern icon 29:34 How Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy came to the project 34:15 The importance of the O'Keeffe letters 37:01 A complex artist and person 38:01 What viewers should take away from the film 41:40 Conclusion