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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016 1h 45m Documentary LGBTQ+ List
97% Tomatometer 36 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
The interplay between Robert Mapplethorpe's personal and professional lives.
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire The film seeks to humanize an artist who'd been demonized, but not by ignoring his own demons. Apr 27, 2016 Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade An intricate examination of the provocative artist and his enduring legacy. Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Jon Hogan Hyperallergic The most powerful way that Bailey and Barbato pay tribute to Mapplethorpe is by foregrounding his perspective. Feb 4, 2020 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member excellent! really nice to get a visual of his raunchy NYC days especially after reading Patti Smith's "Just Kids". Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Breathtaking beauty of arrogantly perfectionist porn. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member very good profile doc Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The interplay between Robert Mapplethorpe's personal and professional lives.
Director
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Producer
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Katharina Otto-Bernstein
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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