W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
Overview
Cast & Crew
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The Plot
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.
Run Time
1h 29m
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
25 Sep 1989
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Director & Producers
Top Billed Cast
Peter Riegert
John Berger
Ben Maddow
RM Associates
Educational Broadcasting Corporation