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Pressing On: The Letterpress Film
Pressing On: The Letterpress Film

Pressing On: The Letterpress Film

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Why has letterpress printing survived? Irreplaceable knowledge of the historic craft is in danger of being lost as its caretakers age. Fascinating personalities intermix with wood, metal, and type as young printers save a traditional process in Pressing On, a 4K feature-length documentary exploring the remarkable community keeping letterpress alive.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

27 May 2017

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