LEWISTON, MAINE (March 23, 2010)—The documentary “Visible Silence: Marsden Hartley, Painter and Poet” which illuminates the life and work of world-renowned painter Marsden Hartley, will air on the television stations of MPBN on Saturday, April 10 at 11:00am. 

This is the first documentary ever made about this American master.  It was written, directed, and narrated by Michael Maglaras of 217 Films and filmed entirely in Maine.  This documentary will be shown as part of MPBN’s Community Films series which showcases the people, regions and culture of Maine.