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Rembrandt: Fathers and Sons

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Rembrandt: Fathers and Sons

985043785

Originally produced by Victory Studios in 1999

This historical drama is about Rembrandt van Rijn (Tom McCamus), a Dutch painter and etcher, generally considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art. The story begins as Rembrandt has become the portrait painter of choice for Amsterdam's bourgeoisie thanks in part to his well-connected and beautiful young wife Saskia (Kari Matchett). In between his work, Rembrandt becomes caught up in the trials of his young neighbor Samuel (Mitchell Rothpan), who is locked in fierce adolescent rebellion against his father, the respected Rabbi Menasseh Ben Israel (Paul Hecht). Samuel refuses to become a scholar like his father. As a compromise, Rembrandt and the pregnant Saskia propose that Samuel become a studio apprentice while he waits for word from his uncle and a ship to take him to the new world. The arrangement brings an unexpected surprise when Rembrandt learns that the boy's true talent lies in the art of printing. Through his friendship with Rembrandt, Samuel finds his future vocation and the courage to accept his family heritage. Rembrandt benefits also as he rebels against traditional artistic conventions to create a moment in history in "The Nightwatch."..The film won "Best Youth Program" from Today's Librarian