The Last Brickmaker in America
GPTKB entity
Statements (124)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sidney_Poitier
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| gptkbp:addresses |
cultural preservation
economic challenges the importance of mentorship the importance of sustainability |
| gptkbp:awards |
Nominated for an Emmy Award
nominated for awards |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:anthology
short story by John D. Mac Donald |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Elijah
gptkb:Mrs._Johnson gptkb:Maggie gptkb:Mr._Hargrove Mr. Johnson the narrator Mr. Hargrove's son Maggie Hargrove |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:David_M._Walsh
gptkb:Anthony_A._Mc_Gowan |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:depicts |
the importance of craftsmanship
the significance of legacy struggles of artisans the beauty of handmade goods the passing of knowledge the struggles of small businesses |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Anthony_A._Mc_Gowan
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Michael_Pressman
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Hallmark_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Lions_Gate_Entertainment |
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Anthony_A._Mc_Gowan
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| gptkbp:editor |
Michael Jablow
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| gptkbp:emphasizes |
community support
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| gptkbp:examines |
the impact of globalization
the role of technology the challenges of modernity the significance of place |
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:organization
intergenerational relationships the relationship between art and commerce the relationship between tradition and innovation the impact of community on identity |
| gptkbp:features |
local artisans
local history local community events a brickmaking competition brickmaking process |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Virginia |
| gptkbp:follows |
a brickmaker
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
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| gptkbp:highlights |
the value of hard work
the role of storytelling the decline of traditional trades the role of family in business |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Last Brickmaker in America
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:mythological_figure
local history |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:award gptkb:historical_event gptkb:local_economy gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:artwork gptkb:organization American culture community engagement entrepreneurship personal growth social issues community support community values moral lessons personal relationships civic responsibility craftsmanship resilience social commentary self-discovery philosophical themes human experience life lessons economic challenges family dynamics interpersonal connections emotional struggles small business struggles |
| gptkbp:inspired |
documentaries about artisans
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:David_Newman
gptkb:David_A._Stewart |
| gptkbp:plot |
A brickmaker struggles to keep his business alive while dealing with personal challenges.
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| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
the life of a craftsman
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Hallmark_Channel
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:film_festival
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Michele_D._Smith
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| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:David_A._Rosemont
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Hallmark_Entertainment
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| gptkbp:received |
positive reviews
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| gptkbp:release_date |
November 11, 2001
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2001
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| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:2000
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| gptkbp:runtime |
120 minutes
90 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenings |
premiered at the Hallmark Channel
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:John_D._Mac_Donald
gptkb:Anthony_A._Mc_Gowan |
| gptkbp:set_in |
small town
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| gptkbp:setting |
small town in America
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| gptkbp:showcases |
traditional techniques
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Danny_Glover
gptkb:Leah_Remini gptkb:David_Mc_Callum |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:family perseverance |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:family |
| gptkbp:viewership |
over 5 million viewers
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