America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine (2011)
The Story of Life Magazine
Life was an iconic weekly magazine that specialised in extraordinarily vivid photojournalism. In the 40s, 50s and 60s it caught the spirit of America as it blossomed into a world superpower and its influence on American people was unparalleled. Fashion photographer Rankin celebrates the work of Life's legendary photographers including Alfred Eisenstaedt and Margaret Bourke-White, who went to outrageous lengths to get the best picture. He travels across the USA to meet Bill Eppridge, John Shearer, John Loengard, Burk Uzzle and Harry Benson, who have shot the big moments in American history - from the assassination of Robert F Kennedy to the Civil Rights struggle and the Vietnam War. These photographers pioneered new forms of photojournalism, living with and photographing their subjects for weeks, enabling them to capture compelling yet ordinary aspects of American life too. Rankin discovers that Life told the story of America in photographs, and also taught America how to be American.
Cast
- Rankin - Self
- Ralph Graves - Self (archive footage)
- Bill Eppridge - Self
- John Shearer - Self
- John Loengard - Self
- Burk Uzzle - Self
- Harry Benson - Self
- Alfred Eisenstaedt - Self (archive footage)
- W. Eugene Smith - Self (archive footage)
- Ron Bailey - Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine about?
- Life was an iconic weekly magazine that specialised in extraordinarily vivid photojournalism. In the 40s, 50s and 60s it caught the spirit of America as it blossomed into a world superpower and its influence on American people was unparalleled. Fashion photographer Rankin celebrates the work of Life's legendary photographers including Alfred Eisenstaedt and Margaret Bourke-White, who went to outrageous lengths to get the best picture. He travels across the USA to meet Bill Eppridge, John Shearer, John Loengard, Burk Uzzle and Harry Benson, who have shot the big moments in American history - from the assassination of Robert F Kennedy to the Civil Rights struggle and the Vietnam War. These photographers pioneered new forms of photojournalism, living with and photographing their subjects for weeks, enabling them to capture compelling yet ordinary aspects of American life too. Rankin discovers that Life told the story of America in photographs, and also taught America how to be American.
- Who directed America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine?
- America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine was directed by Jack Cocker.
- Who stars in America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine?
- America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine stars Rankin, Ralph Graves, Bill Eppridge, John Shearer, John Loengard, Burk Uzzle.
- How long is America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine?
- America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine?
- America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine is a Documentary film.