Take Joy! The Magical World of Tasha Tudor(1996)
For the first time ever, Tasha Tudor has permitted a film crew unprecedented access to document her daily life. An intimate and charming portrait of one of America's best-loved artists.
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Take Joy! The Magical World of Tasha Tudor
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For the first time ever, Tasha Tudor has permitted a film crew unprecedented access to document her daily life. An intimate and charming portrait of one of America's best-loved artists.
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1996-06-08
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