Jack Delano

Jack Delano

Birthday: 1914-08-01

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Biography: Jack Delano (born Jacob Ovcharov; August 1, 1914 – August 12, 1997) was a Ukrainian immigrant who became an accomplished photographer for the Works Progress Administration, United Fund, and most notably, the Farm Security Administration (FSA). He was a composer known for his use of Puerto Rican folk material, started a television production company, and was a cartoonist, poet, moviemaker, professor, and architectural designer.

Movies

¿Cine en Puerto Rico?
¿Cine en Puerto Rico?

Documentary that analyzes the situation of the film industry in Puerto Rico from its beginnings in 1...

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Abelardo Díaz Alfaro: Homenaje Póstumo
Abelardo Díaz Alfaro: Homenaje Póstumo

Abelardo Díaz Alfaro visits the places that inspired him to write his book "Terrazzo". His life and ...

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Jack Delano: el goce de crear
Jack Delano: el goce de crear

Biographical production that recreates the work of this artist, adoptive son of Puerto Rico, who sto...

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