Review of Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait (2017) by Chris Packham for Village Voice — 03 May 2017

Though visually expansive, however, the film feels emotionally intimate.

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This review of Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait (2017) was written by Chris Packham and published by Village Voice on 03 May 2017.

Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait has generally received positive reviews.

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