The documentary gained significant public attention years later during discussions regarding the acquisition of Larry Rivers' personal archives by academic institutions. In 2010, when the Larry Rivers Foundation sought to place the artist's collection with New York University (NYU), the existence of the film became a central point of legal and ethical debate.
Before dissecting the documentary, one must understand its creator. Larry Rivers (born Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg in the Bronx, 1923) defied easy categorization. A jazz saxophonist who played with the likes of Miles Davis, a poet, a sculptor, and a painter, Rivers rose to fame in the 1950s alongside the New York School—though he always remained slightly outside its inner circles. --- Documentary Growing 1981 Larry Rivers LINK Download
Check WorldCat to see if a university or museum library near you holds a physical copy (VHS/DVD). Larry Rivers (born Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg in the
Larry Rivers passed away in 2002, but his art and legacy continue to thrive. His works are held in the collections of major museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Rivers' influence can be seen in the work of countless artists, from Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns to Ellen Gallagher and Julian Schnabel. Larry Rivers passed away in 2002, but his
The subject, , was a pivotal figure in the art world—a musician turned painter who is often cited as the "Godfather" of Pop Art and a precursor to Neo-Dadaism.
"Growing" is a thought-provoking and visually stunning documentary that showcases Larry Rivers' unique perspective on American life. Through a series of vignettes and interviews, Rivers offers a poignant and often humorous look at the people and places that make up the fabric of our society. With his signature blend of curiosity and empathy, Rivers creates a film that is both a reflection of its time and a timeless commentary on the human condition.