Beauty is Embarrassing: The Wayne White Story

An Entertaining Documentary Portrait Enhanced By A Bounty Of Valuable DVD Extras
As I sat down to watch "Beauty Is Embarrassing: The Wayne White Story," I really had no idea who Wayne White was. Within one minute, however, I discovered that I absolutely knew who Wayne White was! I've been a fan of his for more years than I can count, I simply had no idea. White's resume is lengthy and impressive. He works across many artistic realms and can alternately and simultaneously be called a puppeteer, a designer, a sculptor, a painter, and even a musician. "Beauty Is Embarrassing" is a modestly scaled documentary that serves as an effective introduction to the man and his contributions and/or as a tribute if you are already familiar with his work. It's a relatively intimate affair that gets up close and personal with White and family as they embark on new projects. In addition to these moments at home, we see a cross section of his work, interviews with his friends, co-workers, and those in the artistic community. And there is no denying that, despite his...

Prepare to be INSPIRED
I'll make this short. If you have an artistic bone in your body, you will probably love this movie. Nothing is more inspiring than seeing an artist who is true to themselves, is able to capture their uniqueness in their work and who's is appreciated by their audience on a level that they deserve. This is one of those storys about a person who's work you may know, but who's face you would probably not recognize. Growing up watching Pee Wee's playhouse influenced me deeply as a kid - little did I know that Wayne White is responsible for a lot of the content and visual elements that stimulated my young brain. His freedom of expression is downright inspiring, and pure of heart.

This Film is Not Embarrassing
Though not as famous as some other artists of his generation, Wayne White's voice is as authentic and personal as any. This film takes the reader on a raucous romp through White's life as told by the artist himself. Funny, lyrical and highly entertaining, watching this movie should make anyone want to leap off the couch and start making art! Highly recommended.

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