Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016

1h 45m

Documentary

LGBTQ+

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The interplay between Robert Mapplethorpe's personal and professional lives.

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Brad Wheeler

Globe and Mail

01/13/2017

3/4

What we learn from the enjoyable punditry of siblings, art-world associates and former lovers is that the gorgeous provocateur was consumed with fame, and that everything and everybody was a means to that end.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

08/08/2016

3/5

Despite some moving contributions from family members, particularly Mapplethorpe's younger brother Edward, the film never really gets anywhere near its subject.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

04/27/2016

The film seeks to humanize an artist who'd been demonized, but not by ignoring his own demons.

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

12/21/2022

An intricate examination of the provocative artist and his enduring legacy.

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Jon Hogan

Hyperallergic

02/04/2020

The most powerful way that Bailey and Barbato pay tribute to Mapplethorpe is by foregrounding his perspective.

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Tim Murphy

The Nation

04/17/2018

A new HBO documentary on the late photographer is smart enough to realize that his power derived from his creepiness.

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steve b

04/23/2018

One of the best movies of the year. ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!!

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01/09/2017

l-am vazut la deva pe 4 ian cu cami si rici. interesant ca era rebel.

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11/14/2016

excellent! really nice to get a visual of his raunchy NYC days especially after reading Patti Smith's "Just Kids".

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05/31/2016

Breathtaking beauty of arrogantly perfectionist porn.

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05/13/2016

very good profile doc

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04/25/2016

Comprehensive coverage of the artist's life and the talent and drive which lead to his success.

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Synopsis

The interplay between Robert Mapplethorpe's personal and professional lives.

Director: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Producer: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Katharina Otto-Bernstein
Production Co: World of Wonder, Film Manufacturers
Genre: Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 3, 2016
Runtime: 1h 45m

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