A love letter to printmaking, Pressing On celebrates craftsmen keeping the art of letterpress alive in a digital world that’s all but forgotten it.
Pressing On: The Letterpress Film dives into the tactile world of movable type and the artisans preserving it. As digital screens dominate, a passionate community of printers, collectors, and craftsmen keep this centuries-old craft alive. Through ink, paper, and patience, they remind us of a time when every word was pressed by hand, and meaning was felt as much as read.
Rialto Recommends: Pressing On: The Letterpress Film. In an era of instant everything, Pressing On is a quiet act of rebellion. A beautifully shot ode to craftsmanship, creativity, and the human touch. For anyone who’s ever admired the smell of ink, the texture of paper, or the poetry of patience, this film will press on your heart.
Cast
Jim Daggs (Self), Rick Von Holdt (Self), Jim Sherraden (Self), Paul Brown (Self), Tammy Winn (Self)
Director
Language
English
Closed Captions [CC]
English
Country
United States
Studio
Giant Pictures