Norris Garden Film Screening
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The Pantone Guy
2025, G, US, Documentary, 80 minutes
Filmmakers in Attendance
Florida Film
Director: Patrick Creadon
Producers: Christine O’Malley, H. Nelson Tracey
Writers: William Neal, Julia Szromba
Cast: Larry Herbert
At 96 years old, Palm Beach resident Larry Herbert, known as “The Pantone Guy,” is a visionary whose revolutionary idea to standardize color remains largely unrecognized. Growing up in Depression-era Brooklyn, Herbert entered the print and manufacturing trade during a time when color was a chaotic and subjective experience. He channeled his unique vision into creating the Pantone Matching System — a groundbreaking invention that established a universal language for color, profoundly enhancing artistic expression and commercial production across all industries. Directed by Patrick Creadon (Wordplay, Hesburgh), this compelling documentary features an exclusive interview with Herbert himself, offering an intimate glimpse into the mind behind Pantone and his enduring impact on how we perceive and use color today.