W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
Synopsis
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.
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Peter Riegert
W. Eugene Smith
John Berger
Self
Mimi Bessinger
Voiceover
Peter Feliz
Voiceover
Jim Hughes
Self
Evans “Red” Valens
Self
Ben Maddow
Self
William Johnson
Self
Patrick Smith
Self
Stella Wheatley
Self
A. D. Coleman
Self
Edward K. Thompson
Self
Ted Castle
Self
Terrell Sneed
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Maude Callen
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Norman Cousins
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Cornell Capa
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Stefan Lorant
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Lasko
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Hartman
- Original Title
- W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- American Masters Pictures, Image Entertainment, RM Associates, Educational Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Lasko
Jan Hartman
Susan Steinberg
Greg Andorfer, Susan Lacy, Kirk Morris
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Lasko
Director
Jan Hartman
Writer
Susan Steinberg
Editor
Kirk Morris
Producer
Stephen McCabe
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult about?
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.
Who directed W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult?
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult was directed by Gene Lasko.
Who stars in W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult?
The principal cast of W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult includes Peter Riegert, John Berger, Mimi Bessinger, Peter Feliz, Jim Hughes.
When was W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult released and how long is it?
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult?
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).