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Rocaterrania


Rocaterrania is a feature length documentary exploring the secret world of scientific illustrator and visionary artist Renaldo Kuhler.

In the last four decades, seventy-six-year-old Renaldo Kuhler has created hundreds of plates for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, illustrating diverse flora and fauna for obscure scientific journals and reference books. Before the making of this documentary, no one knew that Kuhler is also a prolific visionary artist.

Rocaterrania unveils Kuhler's astounding body of work to the world and reveals the powerful story of his life in the process. Among other themes, the film is about the insidious nature of conformity, the courage to be one’s true self, and the redemptive power of artistic creation. Featuring an eclectic original score by Merge Records recording artists Shark Quest.

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Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  04/30/2011  at  04:35 PM
The other night, I was just flipping channels when my favorite TV show 30 Rock broke for commercial but when I caught this documentary on ETV that had already started, this man just caught my attention and I COULD NOT change the channel! Heck, I don't think I blinked for fear of missing one of his drawings and his oh-so-unique take on life. Something he says near the end of the film about his observation on life really got to me and I agree with it. Renaldo, you move me & you're AMAZING! Thank you for sharing this with the world Mr. Ingram @ www.brighteyepictures.com! Bravo.
Response by: AShumaker  on  04/28/2011  at  01:19 PM
The filmmaker's website is brettingram.org. You can read more about Rocaterrania and order the DVD. We will schedule it again in about three or four months. Thank you for writing!
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  04/28/2011  at  12:17 PM
Where can I get a copy of this film and will it be played again.
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  04/21/2011  at  10:26 PM
We just watched this amazing program. Renaldo's personal artwork depicting life in Rocketerrania is spectacular. How did we only just learn about him tonight? But we're certainly glad that we did. What a blessing.
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