Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens
Synopsis
Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens has been authorised by the Estate of Shirley Baker and features the words of Shirley Baker as spoken by her daughter Nan Levy. The film includes dozens of Baker’s colour and black and white photographs, and is narrated by the acclaimed actress Samantha Beckinsale – sister of Kate. Directed by the IFTA nominated film and TV director Jason Figgis – the editor of Nikon Owner Magazine Gray Levett has described the film as ‘an uncommonly beautiful documentary that pays tribute to the work of a remarkable artistic spirit’ and Michael Pritchard at the Royal Photographic Society has said ‘Figgis’ film provides an engaging and accessible insight. There is no comparable documentary on Baker’s life and work’.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Figgis
- Screenplay & Story
- John West
- Original Title
- Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Figgis
John West
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John West
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Jason Figgis
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What is Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens about?
Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens has been authorised by the Estate of Shirley Baker and features the words of Shirley Baker as spoken by her daughter Nan Levy. The film includes dozens of Baker’s colour and black and white photographs, and is narrated by the acclaimed actress Samantha Beckinsale – sister of Kate. Directed by the IFTA nominated film and TV director Jason Figgis – the editor of Nikon Owner Magazine Gray Levett has described the film as ‘an uncommonly beautiful documentary that pays tribute to the work of a remarkable artistic spirit’ and Michael Pritchard at the Royal Photographic Society has said ‘Figgis’ film provides an engaging and accessible insight. There is no comparable documentary on Baker’s life and work’.
Who directed Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens?
Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens was directed by Jason Figgis.
Who stars in Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens?
The principal cast of Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens includes Samantha Beckinsale.
When was Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens released and how long is it?
Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.