Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters

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Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters

2012

1h 17m

Documentary

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18 Reviews

80%

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500+ Ratings

Filmmaker Ben Shapiro reveals the meticulous creative process of Gregory Crewdson as the acclaimed photographer shoots "Beneath the Roses," a magnum opus that took Crewdson nearly a decade to complete.

Stanley Kauffmann

The New Republic

A vigorous and knowledgeable documentary about a still photographer.

Jun 17, 2013

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Betsy Sharkey

Los Angeles Times

Though his work is dark, on camera at least, Crewdson is a delight.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 7, 2013

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Brief Encounters" is a film for photography fans and a photo essay for film fans.

Feb 1, 2013

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Jamie S. Rich

Oregonian

Crewdson lays his process bare, allowing for unprecedented insight into why a visionary of his caliber shares what he sees with the rest of the world.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 28, 2013

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Brent Simon

Shockya.com

An example of narrowcasting through and through, this documentary offering achieves a certain hold for those inclined toward psycho-social rumination.

Rated: C+

Apr 12, 2013

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Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters

Gregory Crewdson drives through the towns in Western Massachusetts that serve as settings for so many photos in Beneath the Roses, towns where the streets are empty and the buildings are low.

Dec 8, 2012

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Audience Member

The greatest 01 hour: and 17 minutes with real footage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Fascinating and interesting, a chronicle of devotion to art and craft.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

It's something exceptional when you create something amazing from a single thought in your head but it was even more of an experience as the viewer that he was able to verbalize his personal experience and point out specific connections on his journey. Gregory also had some really great thoughts on the creative process and creativity in general.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Really inspirational film. But a bit too dragged out...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Conveys the mood of the photographs, while allowing you to appreciate the work that everyone puts in the creating them. An enjoyable and enlightening little doc.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Absorbing documentary about a fascinating artist and the process of creating his art.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Ben Shapiro

Producer

Dana Kaproff

Original Music

Ben Shapiro

Cinematographer

Nancy Kennedy

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Tom Patterson

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Ben Shapiro reveals the meticulous creative process of Gregory Crewdson as the acclaimed photographer shoots "Beneath the Roses," a magnum opus that took Crewdson nearly a decade to complete.

Director: Ben Shapiro
Producer: Ben Shapiro
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $59.0K
Runtime: 1h 17m

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