Name: Master of Light
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-03-12
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cast: George Anthony Morton

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George Anthony Morton, a classical painter who spent ten years in federal prison, travels to his hometown to paint his family members. Going back forces George to face his past in his quest to rewrite the script of his life.

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Directed by: Rosa Ruth Boesten
Produced by: Roger Ross Williams, Ilja Roomans, Anousha Nzume

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March 12, 2022 · 1 h 23 min · Documentary

Released: March 12, 2022
Runtime: 1 h 23 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: Portuguese, Spanish
Made in: Netherlands, United States
Available in: 86 countries

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Where can I stream Master of Light?

HBO Max

In the United States, Master of Light streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 85 other countries.

Is Master of Light worth watching?

71

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Master of Light okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Master of Light plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Master of Light?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.