Pressing On: The Letterpress Film

2017 | 99 minutes | 6.8 ★ (4)

Pressing On: The Letterpress Film
  • Overview

    Why has letterpress printing survived? Irreplaceable knowledge of the historic craft is in danger of being lost as its caretakers age. Fascinating personalities intermix with wood, metal, and type as young printers save a traditional process in Pressing On, a 4K feature-length documentary exploring the remarkable community keeping letterpress alive.

  • Release Date

    27 May 2017

  • DirectingErin Beckloff
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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