The life of abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock. Pollock was prone to self-doubt and drinking problems, and felt bitter towards the art world that appeared to appreciate European painters more than his work. But after marrying Lee Krasner in 1945, he settled down to a more peaceful life.

One of America’s best and most visible yet somehow unsung actors, Ed Harris, who easily segues between lead and character roles, finally got everyone’s attention with his ambitious biopic directorial debut, snagging an Oscar®-nom for himself and Marcia Gay Harden a Best Actress Academy Award®.