W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made DifficultMovie
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.
About W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult is a 1989 documentary movie directed by Gene Lasko.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 29m, production credits from United States of America, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Peter Riegert, John Berger, Mimi Bessinger, Peter Feliz. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
