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Richard Avedon's photographs didn't just reflect culture, they shaped it, and continue to do so. The feature documentary AVEDON traces the life and legacy of an artist who used fashion, portraiture, and commercial photography to explore identity, power, fear and beauty. With unprecedented access to Avedon's archive, including never before seen photos, behind the scenes recordings, and interviews with those who knew him best, AVEDON is a visually stunning examination of the mind of an artist who shaped our collective image of the 20th century.

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Steve Pond TheWrap May 18
While Ron Howard probably wouldn’t argue with the old adage that a picture is worth 1,000 words, his movie is aware that sometimes you need the words to explain the pictures and the man who takes them. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter May 18
Avedon doesn’t aim to unsettle, like Avedon himself did, but neither does it tie things up neatly. There’s nothing simple or reductive about the emotional throughlines the documentary traces. Go to Full Review Christian Zilko IndieWire May 18
B+
By watching every moment of his famous subjects frolicking around the studio, we’d all be deprived of the chance to cherish the best seconds of it. That context ensures that “Avedon” is much more than an exploration of a complex genius. Go to Full Review Jason Gorber POV Magazine 6d
Ron Howard’s highly sympathetic portrait of the man is both straightforward and effective, stripping Avedon down to his constituent elements with similar rigour that the photographer’s art reflects. Go to Full Review Ben Rolph Next Best Picture May 18
6/10
Howard does a good job at bringing Avedon’s story together, showing his artistic process and political beliefs that influenced his photography. Go to Full Review Allan Hunter Screen International May 18
Smoothly executed throughout, Avedon displays some snappy editing allowing for flow. It may be couched in admiring tones but it is persuasive in arguing why the photographer mattered. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Ron Howard

Director

Brian Grazer

Producer

Ron Howard

Producer

Dallas Brennan

Producer

Sara Bernstein

Producer

Christopher St. John

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Movie Info

Synopsis Richard Avedon's photographs didn't just reflect culture, they shaped it, and continue to do so. The feature documentary AVEDON traces the life and legacy of an artist who used fashion, portraiture, and commercial photography to explore identity, power, fear and beauty. With unprecedented access to Avedon's archive, including never before seen photos, behind the scenes recordings, and interviews with those who knew him best, AVEDON is a visually stunning examination of the mind of an artist who shaped our collective image of the 20th century.
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Dallas Brennan, Sara Bernstein, Christopher St. John, Justin Wilkes
Production Co
Imagine Documentaries, Fifth Season
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 44m