...number and diversity of artists that decisions about whom to include were downright agonizing. But Coat of Many Colors was never intended as an encyclopedia. It’s a mere sampling that we hope will lead people to further explore Alabama’s artistic riches.

Carolyn Hales


...these artists. The hard part came in trying to figure out how to represent so many different artists in a single film and still convey a sense of what this person’s story and work is about. This film is just one story out of many that can be told about the depth of artistic tradition and innovation that can be found in the state.

Michele Forman