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Jay Myself

Play trailer 2:30 Poster for Jay Myself Released Jul 31, 2019 1h 19m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Filmmaker Stephen Wilkes crafts a portrait of his mentor, noted artist and photographer Jay Maisel.
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Leah Pickett Chicago Reader In the end, the viewer might find herself both feeling the loss at the center of Maisel and Wilkes's letting-go process and craving a similar grotto of her own. Sep 22, 2019 Full Review Nick Allen RogerEbert.com Whether this is all for the sake of art or not, it can be too nauseating to peer into from the outside. Rated: 2/4 Jul 31, 2019 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety Wilke views his old mentor with affection, but with a supreme awareness of what a crazy-charismatic crank he can be. Jul 31, 2019 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix The movie doesn't explore the deep psychological issues that led to [Jay] Maisel's hoarding. Jul 11, 2020 Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review Maisel is a lovable curmudgeon, and I feel fortunate to have discovered him through this film. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 6, 2019 Full Review Alex Saveliev Film Threat An ode to the artist and his city, Jay Myself may just make you stop and recognize beauty in a random light pattern, or in the way dust blankets an old photo. Rated: 8/10 Aug 26, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Somewhere between the destruction of an institution and a hoarders episode. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed this film—a little slice of NYC Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Filmy Girl We loved this movie. It was an incredible snapshot into the life of an incredibly talented and eccentric man. His photography will stay with you long after the documentary ends. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/19 Full Review Audience Member Really the film was real estate porn for NYers. Jay Maisel comes across fine, but this is truly a gloss with no depth--not enough delving into his photography, his place in photography, the NY art scene, NY itself, the art world/market, commercial photography, Maisel's psyche (Meisel's hoarding) or family life....a lot, but not much there. But if you walked by this building and wondered about it as I have for years, you'll enjoy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member This film touched me in so many ways! It's playful, heartfelt, and extremely intriguing! The story was absolutely beautiful and showcases Jay's amazing eye and imagination. It also reminds you of a time that once was and how much New York City has changed. I left feeling so inspired and blow away... what a life! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member This beautiful documentary treats the viewer to an intimate look inside the world of one of the greatest photographers, Jay Maisel. The story is told by his protege, Stephen Wilkes, another amazing photographer. I found the relationship between the two of them so fun and witty. Jay's home, the bank, is like another character in the film, truly a wonder. Quick paced with upfront honesty, highly recommend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Stephen Wilkes crafts a portrait of his mentor, noted artist and photographer Jay Maisel.
Director
Stephen Wilkes
Producer
Bette Wilkes, Henry Jacobson, Emma Tammi
Screenwriter
Josh Alexander
Distributor
Oscilloscope Laboratories
Production Co
Mind Hive Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 31, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 17, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$146.5K
Runtime
1h 19m
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