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W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

1989·Movie
1h 29min·NR
71
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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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.
PhotojournalismBiographical PortraitSocial ResponsibilityWar PhotographyIndustrial PollutionHistorical DocumentaryMixed-MediaComplex ArtistEmotional Resonance

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Is W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

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

1 h 29 min

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult runs 1 h 29 min.

Is W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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