Review of Bill Cunningham New York (2011) by Curtis J — 13 May 2011
Sometimes it's hard to know if a documentary is great because of anything the filmmaker is doing, or if the subject is just so compelling, fascinating and inspiring that you just can't stop yourself from loving it.
This film presents just such a question. I unabashedly loved it, but there was really nothing special about the filmmaking. It's a very straightforward documentary. But the subject, Bill Cunningham the 80 something year old fashion photographer for the New York times is one of the most engrossing and amazing people I've come to know in a documentary.
A simple man who seems to own one outfit, but is a paragon of the fashion industry who has been honored by the French Government for his cultural contributions to the Art, and who is loved and admired by nearly everyone who has ever met or worked with him.
A portrait of a man who is completely and wholly all about his work, and what marvelously fun and inspiring work it is. A must see for anyone who cares about creativity, fashion, or the human spirit.
This review of Bill Cunningham New York (2011) was written by Curtis J on 13 May 2011.
Bill Cunningham New York has generally received very positive reviews.
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