: It captures "Birdie" in her later years, often in candid, unvarnished moments. Rivers uses the camera to "draw" her, much like he would with charcoal, investigating the themes of aging, mortality, and the artist’s gaze on their own family. Media Burn Archive Where to Watch/Download This documentary is preserved as part of the Media Burn Archive , a non-profit repository of independent video. Media Burn Archive Online Viewing : You can stream the video directly on the Media Burn Momart page
Growing (1981) is a short documentary film centered on the artist Larry Rivers (1923–2002), an influential and often controversial figure in postwar American art. The film captures Rivers during a period when his career spanned decades of stylistic shifts, public debates, and evolving critical reputations. This essay examines Rivers’s artistic identity, the documentary’s approach and themes, and the film’s value for viewers today. Documentary Growing 1981 Larry Rivers Download
: In 2010, New York University (NYU) declined to include the film and its raw footage in their acquisition of the artist's archives after reviewing the material. : It captures "Birdie" in her later years,