I was always a fan of Van Gogh. Standing in front of Starry Night at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in the seventies was nearly an out-of-body experience. So I had to watch this movie. I'm glad I did, because I was able to upgrade my stereotypical, grade school knowledge of the man, "A gifted painter who was insane," to a more realistic view. Van Gogh was driven, He was a genius of the same ilk as most geniuses - their mastery and creativity ensuing from prodigious practice of their craft. If you admire his work and would like to get to know him a little better, this well-crafted documentary is for you! David