My Architect: A Son's Journey

Documentary

2003, Movie, 1h 56min

Louis I. Kahn, who died in 1974, was one of the greatest architects of the twentieth century, but he left behind an illegitimate son, Nathaniel, and a personal life of secrets and broken promises. MY ARCHITECT takes us on a heartbreaking yet humorous journey as Nathaniel attempts to reconnect with his deceased father. The riveting narrative takes us from the men’s room in Penn Station, where Kahn died bankrupt and alone, to the bustling streets of Bangladesh, the inner sanctums of Jerusalem politics, and unforgettable encounters with the world’s most celebrated architects. In a documentary with all the emotional impact of a dramatic feature film, Nathaniel’s journey becomes a universal investigation of identity—and a celebration of art and, ultimately, life itself.

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7.4

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...a very personal monument.

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My Architect: A Son's Journey is a documentary that follows Nathaniel Kahn's quest to understand his father, renowned architect Louis Kahn, who died mysteriously when Nathaniel was just 11 years old. Through visits to his father's iconic buildings and interviews with his colleagues, Nathaniel uncovers the complex and conflicting layers of Louis' personal and professional life, revealing a man who was both brilliant and flawed. The film is a powerful exploration of family, identity, and the enduring impact of artistic vision.

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You can stream My Architect: A Son's Journey on: The Criterion Channel

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My Architect: A Son's Journey was released in theaters on November 12, 2003.

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