01 January 2008 Factual 80 mins
A young working class Baltimore man spends 10 years on a single portrait, believing it is his means to fame and fortune. But he also believes that only one man can lead him there---the famous artist David Hockney. What happens when you finally meet the god of your own making?
Watch the official Waiting for Hockney 2008 trailer in HD below or find more Waiting for Hockney videos on Vidimovie.
Billy Pappas as Self
Julie Checkoway Director
United States 01 January 2008
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