The rise, fall, and resurrection of the father of the American Arts and Crafts movement is chronicled in Gustav Stickley: American Craftsman, which offers an unprecedented look at the life and works of Stickley (1858-1942) as told through interviews, archival materials, and a close examination of his most iconic works.

The film traces the development and evolution of Stickley’s unique style as well as the creation of his diverse businesses, including furniture manufacturing, a ground-breaking Manhattan store, and the Craftsman Magazine and Craftsman Farms — a progenitor of the farm-to-table movement.

It also details the eventual loss of his businesses, and, after several decades, the rebirth and recognition of the movement he inspired.

Director: Herb Stratford