PBS Airdate: Nov. 23, 2009 WNED Airdate: Nov. 23, 2009

The life of Elbert Hubbard is a story of love, art, passion, and controversy set against the backdrop of the Arts and Crafts Movement at the turn of the 20th century. To this “back-to-basics” artistic and cultural movement, Hubbard would contribute his bold, ingenious talent and creative force. The flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, N.Y. (1856-1915) was an influential national figure -- an author, publisher, lecturer and entrepreneur. He also was a man of extreme contradictions, who ultimately died as dramatically as he lived.

Funding provided by: The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation