McCullin

  • 15
  • David Morris (2), Jacqui Morris (2012)
  • UK
  • 91 min
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4 out of 5

London-born photographer Don McCullin, who's celebrated for his powerful images of the world's trouble spots in the 1960s and 70s, is himself the subject of David and Jacqui Morris's documentary portrait. The passing years have obviously given the veteran snapper time to reflect, and he proves a forcefully articulate interviewee, taking the story from his tough upbringing in Finsbury Park to the realisation that his gift lay in capturing the violence and chaos of war. His dedication transported him to the Congo, Vietnam, Biafra and Beirut, delivering unforgettable shots that attest to his compassionate eye and impeccable knack for knowing when to click the shutter. Often harrowing archive news footage helps sketch in the historical background, while McCullin recalls the painful contradictions involved in seeking out the most awful suffering and then taking photos. Here's a man who has witnessed what he terms "the price of humanity": his pictures and this compelling documentary are eloquent testimony to the darkness and light inherent in those words.

Plot Summary

Documentary about acclaimed photojournalist Don McCullin, renowned as one of the world's most influential war reporters. He discusses his three-decade career, which has seen him cover conflicts and humanitarian disasters around the world, including the Vietnam war, famine in Biafra and homelessness in 1960s London, and also considers how journalism has changed over the years.

Cast and crew

Cast

Don McCullin
Don McCullin

Crew

Director
David Morris (2)
Director
Jacqui Morris

Other Information

Language: 
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor: 
Artificial Eye
Available on DVD and BluRay
Released 21 Dec 2012
Certificate 15
Categories
Documentary

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