W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 25, 1989

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Image Entertainment,American Masters Pictures,Educational Broadcasting Corporation,RM Associates

Cast

Mimi Bessinger,Maude Callen,Edward K. Thompson,John G. Morris,John Berger,Norman Cousins,Stella Wheatley,Phyliss Smith,Jim Hughes,William Johnsonand 11 more

Director

Gene Lasko

Writer

Jan Hartman

Producer

Greg Andorfer,Susan Lacy,Kirk Morris

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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