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William Eggleston in the Real World

English • 2005 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Michael Almereyda

Synopsis

Documentary about William Eggleston, a famous modern American photographer.

Included in
May 2021
Position 96
Included in
The Lives of Artists: Five Films by Michael Almereyda
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Almereyda

WriterMichael Almereyda

CinematographerMichael Almereyda

ComposerSimon Fisher-Turner

EditorJohannes Weuthen, Joshua Falcon

ProducerAnthony Katagas, Michael Almereyda, Jesse Dylan

Cast

William J. Egglestonas Self

Michael Almereydaas Self - Narrator (voice)

Winston Egglestonas Self

Leigh Haizlipas Self

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