Frederic Remington: The Truth of Other Days
At a glance
Frederic Remington: The Truth of Other Days is a 1991 documentary about American Western artist Frederic Remington. Made for the PBS series American Masters, the film was produced and directed by Tom Neff, with a script by Neff and Louise LeQuire. Gregory Peck narrates, while Ned Beatty voices Remington as he reads from correspondence. The film is in English and comes from the United States. Its focus on an artist and the use of correspondence make it a portrait shaped around both Remington’s life and his own written words. For viewers exploring documentaries about Western art or American artists, it offers a dedicated look at Remington within a series devoted to American cultural figures.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in Frederic Remington, Western art, or documentaries about American artists. Its narration and use of Remington’s correspondence may also interest students studying artist biographies.
What is good
- Focuses on American Western artist Frederic Remington
- Made for the PBS series American Masters
- Gregory Peck narrates the film
- Ned Beatty voices Remington reading correspondence
What to know first
- The subject is limited to Frederic Remington
- The film is in English
Verdict
This is a focused documentary portrait of Frederic Remington, combining narration with readings from his correspondence. It may appeal most to viewers interested in American artists and Western art.
Details
- Year
- 1991wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Tom Neffwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0145785wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q5497120· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederic_Remington:_The_Truth_of_O· checked 2 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederic_Remington%3A_The_Truth_of· checked 3 Oct 2026