Halston

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Halston

2019

1h 45m

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At the height of his fame, fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick's empire included couture, ready-to-wear, fragrances, and even uniforms, accessories, and housewares.

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Critics Consensus

It may not illuminate much of its subject's inner life, but Halston should still prove a comfortable fit for viewers in search of an entertaining fashion documentary.

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David Stratton

The Australian

Sep 20, 2019

3.5/5

Meticulously researched and filled with colourful characters, Frederic Tcheng's absorbing documentary Halston will be essential viewing for anyone interested in the world of fashion.

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Cathy Brennan

Time Out

Sep 20, 2019

3/5

Hard-partying designer Halston goes under the microscope in this hit-and-miss doc.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Sep 18, 2019

4/5

Tcheng treats the film like a film noir... It's a homage to the narrators in Citizen Kane and Sunset Blvd but it's unnecessary. The historical footage is good enough to sustain the story.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Jan 31, 2021

3.5/5

Part biography of a creative genius, part cautionary tale for artists who throw their hats in the ring with big corporations and lose everything, including the right to use their own name.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Oct 19, 2020

3/5

An engrossing fashion doco for those yet to have had their fill of colourful tales of high-end clothes, high-life celebrities and high-flying designers who ascended too close to the sun.

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Susannah Gruder

Hyperallergic

Feb 25, 2020

Halston attempts to resurrect the designer's legacy by giving him a glamorous, multilayered portrait.

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yaara

Jul 13, 2019

Excellent documentary!

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PC

May 31, 2019

So well done and such a great time capsule and testament to a true pioneer and genius!

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Joseph

May 25, 2019

Wonderful film, sad story.

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Garry A

@heavyg May 16, 2026

I watched a mini series based on him so I knew a little bit about his life. I found the interviews from former executives who worked with him back in the 80s fascinating .

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Sandra H

@RT58700406 Jun 11, 2024

Great documentary about a tortured genius. Just because you are a genius doesn't mean your life will be easy.

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david f

@dfulmer Jan 18, 2021

A great documentary about the rise and fall of the designer.

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Synopsis

At the height of his fame, fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick's empire included couture, ready-to-wear, fragrances, and even uniforms, accessories, and housewares.

Director: Frédéric Tcheng
Producer: James Paul Dallas, Stephanie Levy, Frédéric Tcheng
Screenwriter: Frédéric Tcheng
Distributor: 1091
Production Co: CNN Films, Dogwoof
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 24, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 13, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $147.7K
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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