imagine… - S07E03: Chuck Close, Close Up
As a child, portrait painter Chuck Close was written off as a failure because his dyslexia remained undiagnosed. Then, in 1988, he was partially paralysed by a stroke. Undaunted by these hardships, he continued to paint and his latest work is on display at London's National Portrait Gallery. Alan Yentob meets the American artist in New York.
Cast: Alan Yentob
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imagine… S07E03 Synopsis
Stream imagine… "Chuck Close, Close Up" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2005-12-07, this episode is part of Season 7 of imagine…. Featuring performances from Alan Yentob among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. As a child, portrait painter Chuck Close was written off as a failure because his dyslexia remained undiagnosed. Then, in 1988, he was partially paralysed by a stroke. Undaunted by these hardships, he continued to paint and his latest work is on disp...
