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The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia (2002)
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The meaning of art itself comes into question in this documentary about Shelby Lee Adams' controversial photos of families in Appalachia. | add synopsisUser Comments:
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(Credited cast) | Shelby Lee Adams | ... | Himself |
 | Walter Cronkite | ... | Himself (voice) (archive footage) |
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As a photographer, I'm aware of myself, the subject, and the viewer. Unfortunately, how the viewer perceives the results is not in my control--even the subjects as viewer may misconstrue my purpose.
This film explores those options and, interestingly, leaves it to the audience to decide on the evidence presented. Shelby Lee Adams presents his case well as the photographer, but it is clear that the subjects of his pictures are not aware of the subtler influences of outside society on the content of the pictures.
In all, a great film to watch if you're interested in perceptions.