Movie Description
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
(1989)Overview
The war in the South Pacific, a country doctor in Colorado, victims of industrial pollution in a Japanese village — all were captured in unforgettable photographs by the legendary W. Eugene Smith. This program showcases over 600 of Smith’s stunning photographs and includes a dramatic recreation in which actor Peter Riegert (Crossing Delancey, Local Hero) portrays the artist using dialogue take from Smith’s diaries and letters. Interwoven through the program are archival footage and interviews with family and friends of this brilliant, complicated man, whose work developed from twin themes of common humanity and social responsibility.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gene Lasko
- Producer : Kirk Morris
- Writer : Jan Hartman
- Editor : Susan Steinberg
- Cast : Peter Riegert,John Berger,Mimi Bessinger,Peter Feliz,Jim Hughes,Evans “Red” Valens,Ben Maddow,William Johnson,Patrick Smith,Stella Wheatley,A. D. Coleman,Edward K. Thompson,Ted Castle,Terrell Sneed,Maude Callen,Norman Cousins,Cornell Capa,Stefan Lorant,John G. Morris,Phyliss Smith,Aileen Mioko Smith
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleW. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
Status Released
Release Information
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1989-09-25
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 29m
Production CompaniesAmerican Masters Pictures,Image Entertainment,RM Associates,Educational Broadcasting Corporation
Genres
- Documentary