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Frank Lloyd Wright

Part 2

Season 1 Episode 2 | 1hr 13m 55s

This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America's greatest architects -- hated by some, worshipped by others and ignored by many. Using archival photographs, live cinematography, interviews, newsreel footage and home movies, the film tells the story of Wright's turbulent life and his extraordinary professional career.

Aired: 11/09/98
Funding Provided By: General Motors Corporation; The Pew Charitable Trusts; PBS; CPB; David H. Koch: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The National Endowment for the Humanities; Illinois Bureau of Tourism
Extras
Watch • 4:08
Frank Lloyd Wright
Wright's Home
Wright designed his own home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois.
Clip: 4:08
Watch • 1:56
Frank Lloyd Wright
Designing Fallingwater
Fallingwater is one of the most famous modern homes in the world.
Clip: 1:56
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Maya Lin on Frank Lloyd Wright
Maya Lin talks about how controlling Frank Lloyd Wright was.
Clip: 0:25
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Frank Lloyd Wright
William Cronon on Frank Lloyd Wright
Passage from Emerson.
Clip: 0:40
Watch • 0:43
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright: Phillip Johnson
Phillip Johnson talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
Clip: 0:43
Watch • 0:39
Frank Lloyd Wright
Wright Never Saw Any Limits
Meryle Secrest talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
Clip: 0:39
Watch • 0:42
Frank Lloyd Wright
Edgar Tafel Discusses Frank Lloyd Wright
Edgar Tafel talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
Clip: 0:42
Watch • 1:22:57
Frank Lloyd Wright
Part 1
This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America's greatest architects.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:22:57
Watch • 3:10
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright's Organic Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright's signature style followed the philosophy of organic architecture.
Clip: S1 E1 | 3:10
Watch • 1:22:57
Frank Lloyd Wright
Part 1
This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America's greatest architects.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:22:57