Review of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) by Alex G — 11 May 2009

Original and sensitive biography of a extraordinary and inspiring artist.

This review of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) was written by Alex G on 11 May 2009.

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus has generally received mixed reviews.

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An imaginary portrait of Diane Arbus ... A must for fans - you'll love it or hate it - reaction you will have. I loved it…

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Fur is a misfire by the talented people who four years ago gave us Secretary, whose tongue-in-cheek approach might have served this film better,…

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By Eve C (211) on 08 Feb 2012

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