This is a 2004 documentary film by Jessica Yu introducing the life and work of Henry Darger. A major figure of "outsider art", Darger's work was only discovered after his death when his landlords found thousands of pages of text and paintings in his room. Through his long life, he was known to his few friends and associates only as a janitor in a local hospital. Secretly, he wrote a massive manuscript chronicling the rebellion of girl slaves in a fantasy world, painted with watercolors of the heroines and battles. Yu has chosen three main narrators for the documentary. A little girl (Dakota…
In the Realms of the Unreal
“The Mystery of Henry Darger”
In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glodeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Cased by the Child Slave Rebellion.
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Diorama Films, ITVS
Link copied!
Cast
Media
Official Trailer
User Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Realms of the Unreal (2004) for free?
You can stream the full In the Realms of the Unreal movie (2004) right here on FlixWow in HD, completely free. No subscription, no signup, nothing to install.
What is In the Realms of the Unreal about?
In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of th…
Who stars in In the Realms of the Unreal?
The movie stars Henry Darger, Larry Pine, Dakota Fanning, Frier McCollister, Wally Wingert and more.
When was In the Realms of the Unreal released?
In the Realms of the Unreal was released in 2004 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is In the Realms of the Unreal worth watching?
In the Realms of the Unreal holds a rating of 7.2/10 from viewer votes (42 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.