Man from Pretentia (2024)
101 min
This documentary paints a portrait of Paul Bridgewater, a quirky, charming, gay NYC art dealer who hitchhiked to Manhattan at 18, eventually becoming a beloved figure in the art world. As Paul preps gallery shows and cooks gourmet meals in his tiny East Village apartment, his passion for art shines. While his impeccable eye for discovering artistic talent shaped careers, his disregard for money ultimately would prove ruinous. A warm, nostalgic tribute to an eccentric art lover.
- Release date
- November 15, 2024
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Paul Bridgewater as Self
- Desmond Cadogan as Self
- James Conboy as Self
- Kristen Copham as Self
- Ellen Donahue as Self
- Klay Enos as Self
- David FeBland as Self
- Mildred Jean Gallion as Self
- Laura Kruger as Self
- Gracie Mansion as Self
Crew
- Chih Hsuan Liang · Director
- Penny Arcade · Producer
- Chris Bongirne · Producer
- Joe Duva · Producer
- Chih Hsuan Liang · Producer
- Alistair Robertson · Composer
- Joe Duva · Cinematographer
- Michael Levine · Editor
- Chih Hsuan Liang · Editor
- Katya Yakubov · Editor
- Li-Shin Yu · Editor