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Jon Imber’s Left Hand

Directed by Richard Kane

63 Min | English | US | 2015 | Documentary
ALS,art,love,painting | Feature | Open Captions
Cast: Jon Imber
Art, Death, Family, Judaism

An inspiring documentary/love story between renowned painter Jon Imber and artist/wife Jill Hoy. When faced with one’s death we experience how art and love transform the tragedy into the brightest affirmation of life.

Director Richard Kane follows Imber as he remains determined to continue his work as an artist, despite his condition. His heroic 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 loving 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.

Disabilities featured:

ALS, Physical Disability

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