Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light (1995) portrait photographer

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Richard Avedon (1923–2004) is widely regarded as one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, with a remarkable career spanning over six decades. His unique artistic vision and technical skills revolutionized the fields of portrait and fashion photography, earning him numerous accolades and a permanent place in the canon of masters of photography. The New York Times said of him that “his fashion and portrait photographs helped define America’s image of style, beauty and culture for the last half-century”. The title of the documentary, “Darkness and Light,” reflects Avedon’s approach to photography, which often juxtaposes stark contrasts to create visually striking images. The film explores the deeper meanings behind his work and the influence it has had on the art of photography as a whole. **The content featured in Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light is the property of the original creators and is not being used for profit or malicious intent, but rather FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY** Directed by: Helen Whitney Written by: Helen Whitney Starring: Richard Avedon, John Lahr, Mike Nichols Cinematography by: Terry Hopkins Editing by: Ted Winterburn Release date: December 9, 1995 (IDFA Festival) Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes Countries: United States Language: English Production company: American Masters Distributed by: Wellspring Media