Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016

1h 45m

Documentary

LGBTQ+

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97%

36 Reviews

Tomatometer

88%

100+ Ratings

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

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steve b

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

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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

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02/21/23

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Breathtaking beauty of arrogantly perfectionist porn.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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very good profile doc

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Fenton Bailey

Director

Randy Barbato

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Deborah Harry

Actor

Brooke Shields

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Fenton Bailey

Producer

Randy Barbato

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Brad Wheeler

Globe and Mail

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.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 13, 2017

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

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

Rated: 3/5

Aug 8, 2016

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

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

Apr 27, 2016

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

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

Dec 21, 2022

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Jon Hogan

Hyperallergic

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

Feb 4, 2020

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Tim Murphy

The Nation

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

Apr 17, 2018

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Synopsis

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

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

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