Photographer: Russell Lee


58m 1986

Brief Synopsis

A profile of the photographer and photojournalist Russell Lee, best known for his work during the Depression. Lee was one of several photographers who worked for the Farm Security Administration. While working on the project, he produced what became iconic images of the era, including pictures of li

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Distribution Company
Ann Mundy & Associates

Technical Specs

Duration
58m

Synopsis

A profile of the photographer and photojournalist Russell Lee, best known for his work during the Depression. Lee was one of several photographers who worked for the Farm Security Administration. While working on the project, he produced what became iconic images of the era, including pictures of life in San Augustine, Texas in 1939 and Pie Town, New Mexico in 1940.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Distribution Company
Ann Mundy & Associates

Technical Specs

Duration
58m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at 1986 Texas Film Festival.

Shown at Independent Feature Project (IFP), New York City October 12, 1987.

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