Edgar Howard, a visionary and trailblazing documentary filmmaker, has devoted his existence to immortalizing the quintessence of American artistic expression through his esteemed non-profit foundation, Checkerboard Films, which he founded in 1979. With an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and showcasing artistic expression for the benefit of future generations, Howard has produced and/or directed an astonishing array of over 45 films, commencing his illustrious career with a profile on the distinguished painter Brice Marden in 1977.
