Life's Evening Hour


48m 2000

Brief Synopsis

An intimate profile of celebrated New York City-based photographer John Dugdale. Dugdale's photographs capture a sublime beauty and timelessness. But what makes them even more extraordinary is that Dugdale is almost 100% blind, a result of CMV Retinitis from HIV. The film traces Dugdale's story, fro

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
48m

Synopsis

An intimate profile of celebrated New York City-based photographer John Dugdale. Dugdale's photographs capture a sublime beauty and timelessness. But what makes them even more extraordinary is that Dugdale is almost 100% blind, a result of CMV Retinitis from HIV. The film traces Dugdale's story, from his career as a successful commercial photographer to his shift towards purely artistic endeavors when his illness began claiming his sight. His story highlights the transformative role artistic expression can play as a means of survival.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
48m

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