Walker Evans / America
“A film by Sedat Pakay”
Synopsis
Walker Evans/America profiles the great American photographer Walker Evans (1903-1975), whose style influenced a entire generation of photographers. He is best known for his collaboration with writer James Agee on the book "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men", which illustrated the plight of tenant farmers during the Great Depression. A pioneer of the documentary style of photography, Evans was the first photographer to have a one-man retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art. His photographs, from southern sharecroppers to New York subway riders, are point-of-view images that reflect his distinctive vision of America. Walker Evans/America contains rare interviews with Evans himself, recorded by filmmaker Sedat Pakay while a student at Yale University in the late 1960s.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sedat Pakay
- Original Score
- David Amram
- Original Title
- Walker Evans / America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Hudson Film Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sedat Pakay
David Amram
Department Leadership Roster
Sedat Pakay
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Walker Evans / America.
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What is Walker Evans / America about?
Walker Evans/America profiles the great American photographer Walker Evans (1903-1975), whose style influenced a entire generation of photographers. He is best known for his collaboration with writer James Agee on the book "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men", which illustrated the plight of tenant farmers during the Great Depression. A pioneer of the documentary style of photography, Evans was the first photographer to have a one-man retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art. His photographs, from southern sharecroppers to New York subway riders, are point-of-view images that reflect his distinctive vision of America. Walker Evans/America contains rare interviews with Evans himself, recorded by filmmaker Sedat Pakay while a student at Yale University in the late 1960s.
Who directed Walker Evans / America?
Walker Evans / America was directed by Sedat Pakay.
Who stars in Walker Evans / America?
The principal cast of Walker Evans / America includes E.G. Marshall, Walker Evans.
When was Walker Evans / America released and how long is it?
Walker Evans / America was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Walker Evans / America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walker Evans / America was composed by David Amram.