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W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

NR19891h 29mGene Lasko

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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.

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JapanWorld War IiPhotojournalismLife Magazine

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What is W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult (1989) about?

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…

Who stars in W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult?

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult stars Peter Riegert (W. Eugene Smith), John Berger (Self), Mimi Bessinger (Voiceover), Peter Feliz (Voiceover), Jim Hughes (Self). The film was directed by Gene Lasko.

How long is W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult?

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated NR.

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