The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia(2002)
The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia Synopsis
The meaning of art itself comes into question in this documentary about Shelby Lee Adams' controversial photos of families in Appalachia.
The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia (2002) is a documentary film directed by Jennifer Baichwal, released on September 7, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Shelby Lee Adams, Chad Baker, Donnie Benton and Burley Childers. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Jennifer Baichwal
- Status:
- Released
The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jennifer Baichwal.
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The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia?
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The main cast of The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia (2002) includes Shelby Lee Adams, Chad Baker, Donnie Benton and Burley Childers. The film was directed by Jennifer Baichwal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia released?
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The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia was released on September 7, 2002 and runs for 1h 15m.
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The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia (2002) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.