Review of William Eggleston in the Real World (2005) by Chads. — 11 Dec 2007
On film, using the same long takes of William Eggleston at work, on his feet with a camera in tow, shooting life, the viewer can imagine that a blow-by-blow account of the artistic process could make for compelling viewing.
But "William Eggleston in the Real World" is shot on video tape. For photography neophytes(such as myself), we wait patiently for the narrator to explain his importance in the art world. If Eggleston is a humble man(he seems to hate the word "artist" as did the filmmaker John Ford), "William Eggleston in the Real World" is definitely not his cup of tea.
Thankfully, there are the photographs. This original but slightly off-putting documentary shows us why in most biopics, we rarely see the artist at work. Snapping pictures is not dramatic, and it takes the mystery out of the finished product.
This review of William Eggleston in the Real World (2005) was written by Chads. on 11 Dec 2007.
William Eggleston in the Real World has generally received positive reviews.
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