Review of Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) by Chris B — 04 Feb 2012

Good documentary. Great visuals. Colorful insight into an American design legend.

This review of Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) was written by Chris B on 04 Feb 2012.

Eames: The Architect and the Painter has generally received positive reviews.

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 01 Aug 2012

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