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Wool graffiti artists, circus performers and structural designers use yarn to create visually striking artwork.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian 10/13/2016
3/5
A scrappy but endearing documentary about mostly female artists and a traditionally feminine art form. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 06/23/2016
You have almost certainly never seen a better documentary about yarn than "Yarn." It isn't perfect - it's a little too airy and artsy in spots - but still, thread and string should be jealous. Go to Full Review Amy Brady Village Voice 06/23/2016
The film offers fascinating insight into what yarn can do in the talented hands of those determined to elevate mere craft to high art. Go to Full Review Rachel Brook One Room With A View 03/12/2019
3/5
Though imperfectly woven together, Yarn is a soothing and occasionally insightful watch. Go to Full Review Norman Wilner NOW Toronto 10/20/2016
3/5
Yarn is a charming if superficial look at the state of crafting around the world, as represented by four very different artists who work in knitting and crochet. Go to Full Review Janet Smith Georgia Straight 10/12/2016
As visually resplendent as that crazy pink-and-orange afghan your grandma made you. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Balgran T @RT74977499 06/18/2017 Interesting to see the knitting and crocheting art forms but disappointed no mention was made of tapestry weaving, one of the greatest art forms using yarn See more 06/18/2017 Visually this movie is beautiful. The artists they profile are very interesting. The only reason it's not a 5star for me is the bizarre narration that doesn't have anything to do with the artists' passion and mission. Poetic, but completely unnecessary and distracting. See more 02/13/2017 Very good international film on contemporary fabric art and Yarn. It portrays 4 artists and their uses of thread. See more Read all reviews
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Una Lorenzen

Director

Barbara Kingsolver

Narrator

Thórdur Bragi Jónsson

Co-Director

Heather Millard

Co-Director

Krishan Arora

Writer

Heather Millard

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Wool graffiti artists, circus performers and structural designers use yarn to create visually striking artwork.
Director
Una Lorenzen
Producer
Heather Millard, Thórdur Bragi Jónsson
Screenwriter
Krishan Arora
Distributor
Bond/360
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 24, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2017
Runtime
1h 16m
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