Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures(2016)
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures Synopsis
Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) is a documentary film directed by Fenton Bailey, released on June 16, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Robert Mapplethorpe, Fran Lebowitz, Debbie Harry and Brooke Shields. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Fenton Bailey
- Cinematographer:
- Huy Truong
- Production:
- Film Manufacturers, World of Wonder, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) Trailer
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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures.
Trailer
Trailer
Learnings from making the documentary
Featurette
Contemporary Artists
Featurette
Censorship
Featurette
Why a Documentary?
Featurette
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Mapplethorpe
as Self (archive footage)
Fran Lebowitz
as Self
Debbie Harry
as Self
Brooke Shields
as Self
- Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
as Self
- Paul Martineau
Paul Martineau
as Self
Bob Colacello
as Self
Patti Smith
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Fenton Bailey.
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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 43 ratings.
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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures online?
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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?
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The main cast of Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) includes Robert Mapplethorpe, Fran Lebowitz, Debbie Harry, Brooke Shields and Carolina Herrera. The film was directed by Fenton Bailey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures released?
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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures was released on June 16, 2016 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures worth watching?
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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?
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