Paolo Soleri: Beyond Form

Story

Synopsis

Genre and ground-breaking architect Paolo Soleri remains relatively unknown outside of architectural circles, but his legacy as an artist, builder and urban theorist is staggering. Narrated by actor-activist Peter Coyote, Aimee Madsen’s documentary takes a close look at Soleri’s origins and lifelong labor of love– the futuristic city of Arcosanti which Soleri sets in the unforgiving desert outside Phoenix, Arizona. Inspiring a near cult-like following rivaled only by the passionate devotees of the architectural giant Frank Lloyd Wright, Soleri’s city continues to grow piece-by-piece long after the death of its creator. Soleri is the most interesting architect you’ve never heard of.

Director

Aimee Madsen

Writers

Belinda Rukschcio, Roger Tomalty, Jeffrey Cook

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

20 September 2013

Ensemble

Cast

• Paolo Soleri

  Himself

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  Peter Coyote

  Narrator