Lives in Focus
In March, the Sundance Channel (PDF link download) salutes photography with a series called "Lives In Focus" which is a 5-night documentary series spotlighting well-known 20th century photography iconoclasts such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Helmut Newton, Tina Modotti and William Eggleston.
This series premieres Monday, March 3rd through Friday March 7th beginning at 7:00 pm e/p:
• Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye, an illuminating look at the life and work of the legendary “photographer’s photographer.”
• Black, White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe, an acclaimed exploration of the complex and fertile relationship between a curator, patron and photography collector, and his protégé and lover.
• Tina Barney: Social Studies, a profile of one of America’s leading photographers, known for her revealing color photos of the East Coast elite.
• Peter Beard: Scrapbooks from Africa & Beyond, a visit with a true artistadventurer, whose passions range from Africa’s wonders to living the good life.