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W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

1989

N/R

Categories:

  • Documentary

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.

Gene Lasko

Director

Kirk Morris

Producer

Jan Hartman

Writer

Cast:

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  • Peter Riegert

    Peter Riegert

    W. Eugene Smith
  • John Berger

    John Berger

    Self
  • Mimi Bessinger

    Mimi Bessinger

    Voiceover
  • Peter Feliz

    Peter Feliz

    Voiceover
  • Jim Hughes

    Jim Hughes

    Self
  • Evans “Red” Valens

    Evans “Red” Valens

    Self