A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. He befriends an elderly alcoholic genius painter who has turned his back not only on art, but on life. The two form what appears to be a tenuous relationship at first, between a student and master. The student wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart.

• Local Color
• George Gallo
• Armin Mueller-Stahl
• Trevor Morgan
• Ray Liotta
• Alla Prima Productions
• Brushwork Pictures
• Permut Presentations