Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe(2007)
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe Synopsis
Crump directed the feature-length documentary film Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff + Robert Mapplethorpe, which premiered in North America at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and in Europe at Art Basel. It explores the influence curator Sam Wagstaff, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and musician/poet Patti Smith had on the 1970s art scene in New York City.
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007) is a documentary film directed by James Crump, released on May 1, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sam Wagstaff and Pierre Apraxine. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- James Crump
- Writers:
- James Crump
- Production:
- Arthouse Films, Oscilloscope
- Status:
- Released
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007) Trailer
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Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patti Smith
as Self
Robert Mapplethorpe
as Self (archive footage)
- Sam Wagstaff
Sam Wagstaff
as Self (archive footage)
- Pierre Apraxine
Pierre Apraxine
as Self
Dick Cavett
as Self (archive footage)
Dominick Dunne
as Self (archive footage)
- Raymond Foye
Raymond Foye
as Self
- Jeffrey Fraenkel
Jeffrey Fraenkel
as Self - Fraenkel Gallery
- Philippe Garner
Philippe Garner
as Self
- Ralph Gibson
Ralph Gibson
as Self
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
as Self - photographer
John Giorno
as Self - poet
Key crew
Directed by James Crump, written by James Crump.
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Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe Reviews & Ratings
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Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe online?
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Who stars in Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe?
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The main cast of Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007) includes Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sam Wagstaff, Pierre Apraxine and Dick Cavett. The film was directed by James Crump. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe released?
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Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe was released on May 1, 2007 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe worth watching?
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Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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