Kurelek

This documentary explores the life and work of William Kurelek, a self-taught painter. The film uses Kurelek's own artwork to tell his story, depicting various stages of his experience. These include rural existence in Ukraine, the initial hardships faced on a prairie homestead, and the later stability of family life. The narrative also covers his time in Ontario, where he applied the same passion to depicting contemporary Canadian life as he did to his memories of the past.

Directed by William Pettigrew and produced by the National Film Board of Canada, the film features a screenplay by John Sims and William Kurelek. The short production has a runtime of 11 minutes and features William Kurelek appearing as himself, with Richard Gilbert serving as the narrator. The film was released in 1967.