Thomas Hart Benton

Painting America

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Thomas Hart Benton painted America. For more than seventy years he painted its cities and small towns, its farms and backwoods. He painted its people, too: faith healers and lovers, politicians and soda jerks, farmers and movie stars.

Aired: 05/02/17

Rating: NR

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