Ron Howard documentary explores Richard Avedon’s photographic legacy
Ron Howard's new documentary 'Avedon' examines the life and work of photographer Richard Avedon who died in 2004.
Documentary features hundreds of images
The film weaves together hundreds of stunning photographs shot by Avedon to tell his large story. Editor Andrew Morreale crafted the sequence so that the technique feels supple and artful for viewers. Howard interpolates old clips and interviews while placing Avedon at the center of the movie narrative.
Interviews include many luminaries
Critics and models such as Tina Brown, John Lahr, Twiggy and Adam Gopnik share their import to say. James Martin, executive director of the Richard Avedon Foundation, guides viewers deep into the archives. The archives contain work resulting from 16,000 sittings Avedon did between 1944 and his death in 2004.
Avedon averaged one sitting daily
This amount of labor equates to a single daily session from Monday until Friday spanning sixty years. The film additionally recounts the heartbreaking tale of his mentally ill sibling, who was held in high regard by him. Avedon explained he follows no rules or laws regarding photography during an old clip shown at the start.
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