Cameraperson(2016)
Cameraperson Synopsis
As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations that have personally affected her. What emerges is an elegant meditation on the relationship between truth and the camera frame, as Johnson transforms scenes that have been presented on Festival screens as one kind of truth into another kind of story—one about personal journey, craft, and direct human connection.
Cameraperson (2016) is a documentary film directed by Kirsten Johnson, released on September 9, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Kirsten Johnson, Jacques Derrida, Michael Moore and Richard Johnson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirsten Johnson
- Writers:
- Lisa Freedman, Doris Baizley
- Producers:
- Marilyn Ness, Kirsten Johnson
- Cinematographer:
- Kirsten Johnson
- Production:
- Fork Films, Big Mouth Productions, The Bertha Foundation, Chicken & Egg Films
- Status:
- Released
Cameraperson (2016) Trailer
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Cameraperson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kirsten Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Jacques Derrida
as Self (archive footage)
Michael Moore
as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Kirsten Johnson, written by Lisa Freedman and Doris Baizley, produced by Marilyn Ness and Kirsten Johnson.
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Cameraperson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 95 ratings.
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Cameraperson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cameraperson online?
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Cameraperson (2016) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion 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 Cameraperson?
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The main cast of Cameraperson (2016) includes Kirsten Johnson, Jacques Derrida, Michael Moore and Richard Johnson. The film was directed by Kirsten Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cameraperson released?
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Cameraperson was released on September 9, 2016 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Cameraperson worth watching?
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Cameraperson (2016) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 95 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 Cameraperson?
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