Classic documentaries

Red Grooms: Sunflower in a Hothouse

Year1986
Directed byTom Neff
Made inUnited States

At a glance

Red Grooms: Sunflower in a Hothouse is a 1986 short documentary film about the Nashville-born artist Red Grooms. Tom Neff is listed as director. The film was co-directed by Neff and Louise LeQuire, written by Neff, and produced by Neff and Madeline Bell. It was funded by the Tennessee State Museum and was nominated for an Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject. The listing identifies it as an English-language film from the United States. Its biographical subject and short-film format place it among documentaries about artists and their lives. No runtime, distribution information or current streaming availability is provided in the listed details.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers, teachers and students interested in Red Grooms, artist biographies, or short documentaries about American artists.

What is good

  • Biographical focus on artist Red Grooms
  • Directed by Tom Neff
  • Co-directed by Louise LeQuire
  • Funded by the Tennessee State Museum
  • Nominated for an Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject

What to know first

  • Short-film format
  • No runtime or streaming availability is listed

Verdict

This short documentary introduces Red Grooms through a biographical film made by Tom Neff and Louise LeQuire. Its artist-focused subject may appeal to viewers exploring documentary biographies.

Details

Year
1986wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Tom Neffwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0091833wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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