Review of Bill Cunningham New York (2011) by Christopher G — 25 Nov 2012

A biographical documentary of a fascinating fashion icon. Bill takes pictures of the clothes people wear, but not just any random clothes. It is the clothes that make people unique and not part of the conformist society. My favorite line was "I take pictures of the people who stand out and are different. Not of the celebrities who get their clothes for free.".

He also spoke about money (paraphrase): "Money is cheap, and when you take it you are then obligated to whomever gave it to you. Never take the money and you will never be obligated or controlled.".

These and many other of his philosophies in the film are truths, and for it we envy him for sticking to it and being an example to the world.

This film tells about his life so well that we love him and wish we had the passion he has. Like he said, it is hard to live a honest life in NY, but he is a great example of someone who comes as close as it gets to it. Because he lives by this, he is now well known, respected and is a success in many ways.

I am glad that I was told about this film and that I saw it.