Packed In A Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson (2015)

Bursting from the confines of an old trunk comes the poignant story of Edith Lake Wilkinson, a remarkable artist silenced in 1924 when her life was upended by commitment to an asylum. The essence of Edith, encapsulated in her art and worldly possessions, was consigned to oblivion, confined to trunks, and dispatched to a relative's attic in West Virginia, where it lay forgotten for four decades. Enter Jane Anderson, an Emmy Award-winning writer and director, who also happens to be Edith's great-niece. Jane's childhood was framed by the vibrant whispers of Edith's art, which her mother had salvaged from the dust-laden attic, bringing the forgotten artist's work back into the light. "Packed In A Trunk" is a testament to Jane's relentless pursuit of truth and justice for Edith, a quest spanning decades. It is a journey that seeks answers to the enigma of Edith's concealed existence, a mission to restore her creations to their rightful home in Provincetown, and a crusade to secure Edith's rightful recognition in the expansive world of art. This film is an engaging exploration of a lost artist's life and her great-niece's determined endeavor to reclaim her rightful place in history. Witness the unveiling of a hidden legacy that was, literally and figuratively, packed away in a trunk.

Packed In A Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson is a documentary movie directed by Michelle Boyaner.

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