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Renowned photographer Harry Benson rose to fame alongside The Beatles, having been assigned to cover their inaugural trip to the United States in 1964. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, Benson captured some of the most vibrant and intimate portraits ever taken of the most popular band in history. His extensive portfolio includes iconic images of Winston Churchill, Bobby Fischer, Muhammad Ali, Greta Garbo, Michael Jackson and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Alec Baldwin
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André Leon Talley
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Justin Bare
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Matthew Miele
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Justin Bare
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Matthew Miele
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Gigi Benson
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Heather Silverman
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  • A raucous ode to the shutterbug raconteur embraces the glamour of his lifestyle, while keeping the man himself at arm's length.

    November 20, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…

    Kristen Lopez

    Spectrum Culture

  • With Jackie earning some serious Oscars buzz, you'll want to bone up on your First Lady trivia. Click on for a behind-the-scenes look at Jackie, and four of her fellow First Ladies, as you've never seen them before.

    June 27, 2017 | Full Review…

    Anne Cohen

    Refinery29

  • The film shows a man who is empathetic toward those in his photos, but less forgiving with himself.

    December 16, 2016 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Zosia Bielski

    Globe and Mail

  • The only thing better than Harry Benson behind the camera is Harry Benson in front of it.

    December 15, 2016 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Kathryn Laskaris

    Toronto Star

  • There's much more fawning at the photographer's rare access, a thing that gets redundant and never comes close to achieving the kind of intimacy Benson had with his subjects. But Benson proves fascinating regardless.

    December 14, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Radheyan Simonpillai

    NOW Toronto

  • The filmmakers are themselves too celebrity besotted to comment in a meaningful way on how Benson's career balanced depictions of the rich and famous with in-the-trenches risk-taking.

    December 9, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

    Glenn Kenny

    RogerEbert.com
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