Tyrus

To art lovers, Tyrus Wong was a renowned painter who once exhibited with Picasso and Matisse. To film buffs, he’s the visual genius behind such classic films as Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause. To Southern California beachgoers, he’s the innovative kite designer whose colorful creations fill the sky. Tyrus is Pamela Tom’s tour-de-force documentary about the Guangzhou-born, L.A.-based visual artist -- who died in December 2016 at age 106 -- his breathtaking scope of work across multiple artistic mediums, and his personal journey navigating racial bigotry in 20th century America.