Daniel Chester French: American Sculptor begins in Concord, Massachusetts, where French earns his first commission to create The Minute Man, a monument honoring those who fought in the battles that sparked the American Revolution. After a formative period in Europe, French returns to America and finds himself at the heart of a creative and cultural storm that defines his career as one of the nation’s premier sculptors.

Nominated at the Mystic Film Festival in 2022, the film delves into a carefully curated selection of French's works that propel his life story forward. From The Minute Man to the bust of Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Lafayette Memorial in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and The Four Continents on the façade of the U.S. Customs House, the narrative traces his artistic evolution. The journey continues with the Milmore Memorial and Melvin Memorial, culminating in French's crowning achievement: the seated Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, a masterpiece now drawing significant attention as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.

This film by Eduardo Montes-Bradley provides an intimate exploration of French's legacy through his most iconic works, connecting his artistic vision to the larger American story.