W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

Series: American Masters Series

Duration: 88

Year Published: 1989

Creator: Gregory Andorfer

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Discusses the life and work of W. Eugene Smith, using recreations of his life to connect the various episodes which led to his most memorable photographs. Covers his work in WWII, as well as The Country Doctor, Deleitosa, Midwifery, Dr. Schweitzer, Pittsburgh, Haitian Mental Hospital, and Minamata. Uses commentary from colleagues, the people he photographed, his family and himself. Discusses his mental breakdown, his disagreements with Life magazine, the collapse of his marriage, his second marriage, and his death.