CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 1h 29m · NR

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

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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.

Directed byGene Lasko

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: EN
Released: September 25, 1989

Studios

American Masters Pictures

Image Entertainment

RM Associates

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Peter Riegert

Peter Riegert

W. Eugene Smith

John Berger

John Berger

Self

Mimi Bessinger

Voiceover

Peter Feliz

Voiceover

Jim Hughes

Self

Evans “Red” Valens

Self

Ben Maddow

Ben Maddow

Self

William Johnson

Self

Patrick Smith

Self

Stella Wheatley

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Gene Lasko
Written by: Jan Hartman
Produced by: Kirk Morris

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