The Art of Ann Chernow

Meet Ann Chernow, a prolific artist of our time.

Chernow’s works sit among Edward Hopper and Reginald Marsh as stalwart depictions of American loneliness and yearning, favoring recognizable figures at a time when the art world leaned into abstract expressionism. Her art takes inspiration from film noir – the black and white films of the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, often transposing the figure of the femme fatale into a relatable and recognizable reflection. Ann states “Paintings, prints or drawings, I want people to see themselves in my work.”

This documentary walks us through Ann Chernow’s life as told by herself, her closest friends, husband and wife actors, Mia Dillon (numerous stage productions) and Keir Dullea (stage and screen actor, including Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey), and her cousin-in-law, award winning author Ron Chernow (Alexander Hamilton, The House of Morgan, Titan). A visual gallery of Ann’s work—and the films that inspired it—introduces this wealth of 20th-century art to a whole new audience, as we share the life, legacy and art of Ann Chernow.