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Screenshot of one of Pete's paintings in it's transition

a film by jo martin

About the Film

Synopsis

When Jo Martin, a nurse, notices significant changes in her father’s paintings, she becomes suspicious of a medical issue. Afraid he’s causing damage to his beautifully intricate pieces she begins a journey of understanding and instead uncovers Pete Martin’s life and work as an artist over seventy-five years. Pete is in a race to finish his pieces and Jo is in a race to safeguard her dad’s legacy.

Director's Inspiration

July of 2022, I fell down the rabbit hole known as “Masterclass” and soon found myself inspired by Jodie Foster, Hans Zimmer, Mira Nair & Simon Horrocks. I decided to write an outline and film a documentary with an iPhone. What an emotional ride this doc was!

Initially I wanted to shoot a documentary for my 90 year old dad chronicling his 40 year career as a professional illustrator for the government and life as a fine artist. But it became so much more.

Now, standing on the other side of it, I’m extremely grateful that I created this opportunity to sit down and spend so much more time not only with my dad, but my mom and sisters as well.

Director's Statement

About a week or so after I started this project, I noticed changes in some of Dad’s “already finished paintings”. He had painted over his beautifully intricate paintings. They were painted over with black paint, almost like a child’s scribbles. My heart sank as I wracked my brain for an explanation. My nurse brain took over and all I could think about was there must be something going on with him. I wanted to explore why he changed his paintings and more than ever wanted to hear his stories and the stories about my parents. That was when the documentary showed its path.

My hope is that the audience walks away with some tears of inspiration, some understanding of my dad’s life and work as an artist for 75 years, and their own reasoning why he is painting over his detailed paintings.

Updates

Thank you to those who attended our rough cut private screening event.

Check back here to see festival information, and a release date.

Race to a Legacy named "Best Senior Film"

Winner Best senior Film

We are so honored to be named

"Best Senior Film"

at Cannes World Film Festival July 2023

IMDb link to "Race to a Legacy (2023)"

coming soon!

a film by jo martin

a film by jo martin

About the Film

Synopsis

Director's Inspiration

Director's Statement

Updates

Winner Best senior Film

Production Stills

Extras Coming Soon!

Dolores and Pete talk about their First Kiss!

a film by jo martin

a film by jo martin

About the Film

Synopsis

Director's Inspiration

Director's Statement

Updates

Winner Best senior Film

Production Stills

Extras Coming Soon!

Dolores and Pete talk about their First Kiss!

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