Coming May 2025

THE FIFTH WALL FILM

The Edward Fields Story

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The Fifth Wall Film

THE EDWARD FIELDS STORY

The Fifth Wall Chronicles one of the most innovative brands of the 20th century: Edward Fields. From the companies humble beginnings to revolutionizing manufacturing, interior design and home living, the documentary delves into the story of a man and his company and how they changed everyday American life as we know it.

Thurlkill Studios, Aspire Films and Edward Fields Carpet Makers present The Fifth Wall: The Edward Fields Story. Director Stuart Thurlkill, Executive Directors Steve Mandel and Amy Sneider. Starring Jack Fields, Ariana Massouh, Ed Goldberg, Shukkun Hue, Fernando Mastrangelo, Jamie Drake, Jeff Lincoln, Bennett Leifer, Michael Reagan, Yvonne Kurziow, Ellen Fisher, Alexis Barr, Juliana Polastri, Amy Marx, Bethany Hope, Fabio Mejia, Mark Stoner, Gail Gaynin, Ellen Fauerbach, Marsha Livnat, Jane Kizer, Janet Mittler.

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In 1935 at the age of 23, Edward Fields married his sweetheart, Eleanor. The couple spent their honeymoon setting up a modest showroom in Manhattan with the goal of becoming a luxury custom house. Fields developed a tufting tool in the mid-1940s – the Magic Needle – which would go on to define the company’s signature hand-tufting texture and forever change carpet production.
Edward Fields invented the term ‘area rug’ and produced pieces, which he called ‘art for the floor’, both in-house and through collaborations with the best designers and artists of mid-century America, including Raymond Loewy, Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Phillip Johnson, Van Day Truex and Marion Dorn.
Edward Fields Carpet Makers is a vanguard of American design and has been creating bespoke luxury carpets and rugs for eight decades.
Edward Fields is known for unparalleled design, quality and craftsmanship. Their extraordinary custom capabilities have made it a trade secret among American designers for decades. Located in architectural landmarks and notable private residences - from the Glass House by Philip Johnson to the White House in Washington, DC - Edward Fields rugs are found in the most prestigious locations worldwide and continue to be specified by designers for contemporary projects.
Director, Stuart Thurlkill skillfully opens windows into his subjects lives, creating stories from a deep sense of wonder and purpose. Celebrated for his outstanding documentary work, he has also built a strong reputation for advertising and commercial projects. As an artist, he hopes to pioneer rich stories of empathy and beauty that impact communities.
Exploring the artistry and legacy of Edward Fields has been a profoundly personal journey, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be an entrepreneur and artist. The narrative extends beyond just recounting tales of American tapestry. This is a story of showmanship, risk and bold craftsmanship, all in the service of art finding a new home, “The Fifth Wall.”