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DOCUMENTARY . 2015 . 1h 17m . 7.6/10

Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson_

"A Kindred Spirit's Legacy, Reclaimed"

The story of artist Edith Lake Wilkinson, a painter who was committed to an asylum in 1924 and never heard from again. All her worldly possessions were packed into trunks and shipped to a relative in West Virginia where they sat in an attic for 40 years. Edith's great-niece, Emmy Award winning writer and director Jane Anderson, grew up surrounded by Edith's paintings, thanks to her mother who had gone poking through that dusty attic and rescued Edith's work. The film follows Jane in her decades-long journey to find the answers to the mystery of Edith's buried life, return the work to Provincetown and have Edith's contributions recognized by the larger art world.

Starring Jane Anderson
7.6/10
Rating
1h 17m
Runtime
2015
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson poster
A Kindred Spirit's Legacy, Reclaimed

The story of artist Edith Lake Wilkinson, a painter who was committed to an asylum in 1924 and never heard from again. All her worldly possessions were packed into trunks and shipped to a relative in West Virginia where they sat in an attic for 40 years. Edith's great-niece, Emmy Award winning writer and director Jane Anderson, grew up surrounded by Edith's paintings, thanks to her mother who had gone poking through that dusty attic and rescued Edith's work. The film follows Jane in her decades-long journey to find the answers to the mystery of Edith's buried life, return the work to Provincetown and have Edith's contributions recognized by the larger art world.

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Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
The story of artist Edith Lake Wilkinson, a painter who was committed to an asylum in 1924 and never heard from again. All her worldly possessions were packe...
Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 17m.

CAST (1)

Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
77 min (1h 17m)
Rating
7.6/10 (10 votes)

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What is Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson about?
The story of artist Edith Lake Wilkinson, a painter who was committed to an asylum in 1924 and never heard from again. All her worldly possessions were packed into trunks and shipped to a relative in West Virginia where they sat in an attic for 40 years. Edith's great-niece, Emmy Award winning writer and director Jane Anderson, grew up surrounded by Edith's paintings, thanks to her mother who had gone poking through that dusty attic and rescued Edith's work. The film follows Jane in her decades-long journey to find the answers to the mystery of Edith's buried life, return the work to Provincetown and have Edith's contributions recognized by the larger art world.
How long is Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson?
Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Who stars in Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson?
The cast of Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson includes Jane Anderson.
What is the rating of Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson?
Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Documentary
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