W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult (1989)
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult (1989)
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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Peter Riegert Peter Riegert As: W. Eugene Smith
John Berger John Berger As: Self
Mimi Bessinger Mimi Bessinger As: Voiceover
Peter Feliz Peter Feliz As: Voiceover
Jim Hughes Jim Hughes As: Self
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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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Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 25 September 1989

Country: US

Runtime: 89m

Company Credits

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

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Cast

Directed By

Gene Lasko

Gene Lasko

Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Marthe Smith

Marthe Smith

Co-Producer

Greg Andorfer

Greg Andorfer

Executive Producer

Susan Lacy

Susan Lacy

Executive Producer

Kirk Morris

Kirk Morris

Producer

Craig Perry

Craig Perry

Unit Production Manager

Rosa Kesser

Rosa Kesser

Associate Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Laura Blood

Laura Blood

Makeup & Hair

Sound

Visual Effects

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Camera

Ben Speth

Ben Speth

Key Grip

David Besdesky

David Besdesky

Best Boy Grip

Lighting

Art Department

Stephen McCabe

Stephen McCabe

Production Design

Jocelyne Beaudoin

Jocelyne Beaudoin

Art Direction

Debra Shutt

Debra Shutt

Set Decoration

Jay Klein

Jay Klein

Set Decoration

Daniel Talpers

Daniel Talpers

Property Master

Sermin Kardestuncer

Sermin Kardestuncer

Lead Set Dresser

Other Crew

Bill Megalos

Bill Megalos

Cinematography

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