The King of Color
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At 96 years old, Lawrence Herbert, known as THE KING OF COLOR, is a visionary whose revolutionary idea to standardize color remains largely unrecognized. Growing up in Depression-era Brooklyn, Herbert entered the print and manufacturing trade during a time when color was a chaotic and subjective experience.
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This Pantone documentary strikes audiences as an unexpectedly fascinating dive into the hidden genius behind the colors that surround us daily, with viewers particularly captivated by the rare opportunity to watch alongside the subject himself. While the film earns praise for its compelling storytelling and beautiful visuals that illuminate an unsung innovator, some festival audiences found themselves wanting more depth despite appreciating the educational journey.
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- Apr 17, 2025
“I’ve never tasted popcorn like this” -Lawrence Herbert at the Hofstra screening of this film
eeeemmaJul 20, 2025a fascinating documentary that inspires, educates, and captivates. it shares the story of someone we rarely consider, even though his creation is something we rely on in our daily lives. the storytelling is compelling, and the visuals are beautifully crafted. it makes you…
Shelby Jo 📀Apr 17, 2025he is just like me except i am colorblind
kira - Apr 17, 2025
rare experience of watching a documentary with the guy its about! so that’s pretty rad
cpennyJul 18, 2025Waco Indie Film Festival 2025 as a graphic designer this was very interesting to me, i really wanna learn physical printing
spencespryApr 19, 2025Incredible to realize the colors on basically everything I own come from the Pantone System. I’ve never heard of Pantone till I saw this documentary. Loved the history of it all.
BenVasion - Apr 18, 2025
CTE programs are essential to innovation. Any way that you can, please find a way to support your local CTE programs and help get the next generation prepared to innovate. B+/Sweet
sweetfilmtalkFeb 25, 2025I worked on this!!
Ryan BroussardOct 12, 2025He truly is the Willy Wonka of color
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- RaptorDocumentaries likedThe King of Color
Just saw this at a Riverrun film festival. I’ve been studying the history of color for a bit and was excited to see this film. I was fascinated by the process and innovation of the founding of the Pantone system. Highly reccomend if you are interested in colors.
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