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The first major portrait of Pop Art icon Andy Warhol, told by those who knew him best.

ANDY WARHOL

1987 · 1h 16m · NR · Biography / Documentary · IMDB TMDB

The first major profile of the American Pop Art cult leader after his death in 1987 covers the whole of his life and work through interviews, clips from his films, and conversations with his family and superstar friends. Andy Warhol, the son of poor Czech immigrants, grew up in the industrial slums of Pittsburgh while dreaming of Hollywood stars. He went on to become a star himself.

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Andy Warhol is a 1987 United Kingdom biography documentary directed by Kim Evans and Lana Jokel about the life and work of American Pop Art leader Andy Warhol, featuring interviews, film clips, and conversations with his friends and family.

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Warhol’s world gets the closeup treatment here, with superstar friends and family weighing in on the man behind the Campbell’s soup can. This is not just an art history lecture—it's a who’s who of the Factory scene, offering a rare look at the icon’s private and public lives.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

This 1987 documentary offers an in-depth portrait of Andy Warhol, the enigmatic figure who revolutionized American Pop Art. Crafted as the first major profile following Warhol's death, the film draws from a wealth of interviews, archival footage, and candid conversations with his superstar friends and family. Tracing Warhol’s journey from his humble beginnings in Pittsburgh’s industrial neighborhoods—where he was the son of poor Czech immigrants dreaming of Hollywood—to his rise as an art world luminary, the film paints a vivid picture of his creative evolution and celebrity. With appearances from those closest to Warhol, this documentary examines both the man and his enduring impact on art and culture.