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Whiteley

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Visual artist Brett Whiteley becomes an Australian cultural icon.

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Stephen Romei The Australian 05/12/2017
3/5
Whiteley's art was landmark, and remains important. The life the artist lived doesn't change that. When this documentary considers the art and the artist, and blends the two into one complex life, it is at its best. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 05/10/2017
3.5/5
The result is an absorbing portrait, marred only by Bogle's decision to use actors in a series of dramatic reconstructions. Go to Full Review Lynden Barber Limelight 01/02/2018
This is a major documentary that deserves to be seen by anyone in Australia with even a passing interest in art. Go to Full Review Vicky Roach Daily Telegraph (Australia) 05/17/2017
3/5
Photographs, archival interviews and rare footage provide tantalising glimpses of the man who has become almost indistinguishable from the myth. Go to Full Review David 'Mad Dog' Bradley Adelaide Review 05/12/2017
It's a wonderfully vivid study of a controversial guy who, just for once, changed everything. Go to Full Review Jim Schembri 3AW 05/12/2017
3.5/5
Fascinating bio-doc about the brilliant, troubled Australian artist...director James Bogle does a great job illustrating his life and the impact of his work, with much in the film suggesting how far ahead of his time Whiteley was. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/14/2019 It was truly incredible, Andrew Blaikie did an immensely good job with his role! See more wayne m 05/21/2017 Whiteley is an illuminating look at an icon of Australian art. This documentary gave me a complete feel for the man and the artist in a thorough and artistic way. There is no narration and no talking heads, rather an organic feel with clips of the man and quotes from him. Some in his own voice and some read by actors. Whiteley was a candle that burnt far too briefly. He gave so much joy to the world and still does. And yet his life ended far too early in tragic circumstances. If you are interested in great Australian lives then I totally recommend this fine documentary. See more Read all reviews
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James Bogle

Director

Jack Barns

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Andrew Blaikie

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Sebastian Craig

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Alan Dukes

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Campbell Greenock

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Movie Info

Synopsis Visual artist Brett Whiteley becomes an Australian cultural icon.
Director
James Bogle
Screenwriter
James Bogle, Victor Gentile
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 16, 2018
Runtime
1h 34m
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