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Harry Benson: Shoot First

  • 2016
  • Unrated
  • 1h 27m
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Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016)
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What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous ... Read allWhat we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous band in history;The Beatles. His extensive portfolio grew to include iconic photos of Muha... Read allWhat we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous band in history;The Beatles. His extensive portfolio grew to include iconic photos of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and Dr. Martin Luther King. His wide-ranging work has appeared ... Read all

  • Directors
    • Justin Bare
    • Matthew Miele
  • Writers
    • Justin Bare
    • Matthew Miele
  • Stars
    • Harry Benson
    • Carl Bernstein
    • Bryant Gumbel
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
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    • Directors
      • Justin Bare
      • Matthew Miele
    • Writers
      • Justin Bare
      • Matthew Miele
    • Stars
      • Harry Benson
      • Carl Bernstein
      • Bryant Gumbel
    • 2User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
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    Matthew Miele, Heather Silverman, Harry Benson, Justin Bare, Sara Gore, and Gigi Benson in Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016)
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    Carl Bernstein
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    Bryant Gumbel
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    Joe Namath
    Joe Namath
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    Dan Rather
    Dan Rather
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    Sharon Stone
    Sharon Stone
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    James L. Brooks
    James L. Brooks
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    Donald Trump
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    André Leon Talley
    André Leon Talley
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    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
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    Gigi Benson
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    Wendy Benson-Landes
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    Betty Buckley
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    Patti Davis
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    David Friend
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    Cornelia Guest
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    Kerry Kennedy
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      • Justin Bare
      • Matthew Miele
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      • Justin Bare
      • Matthew Miele
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    7/10
    He who controls the images controls the public mind
    Even if you don't know Scottish photographer Harry Benson by name, you likely will recognize some (perhaps many) of his famous photographs. His career was launched in 1964 when he was asked to accompany The Beatles on their first trip to America because he wasn't the "ugly" photographer.

    Benson made history as a "Master of the Iconic Photograph." He has an eye for what works and the creative talent, style, and determination to follow through and get those pictures. He was aware he was recording history and his commitment was to put himself aside to get the shot.

    He photograped all the U. S. Presidents since Eisenhower, the Queen of England. Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, Jr., Bobby Kennedy the night he was assassinated, Elizabeth Taylor before and after brain surgery, the very shy Bobby Fischer, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson at Neverland, Greta Garbo swimming, and so many more.

    Benson's career included covering rock and rollers, glitzy celebrities, reclusive persons of renown, historic political moments - including the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers - and a shocking exposé he did as a photo journalist on the front lines in Somalia, an assignment he remarked this about, "I want to work for Life (Magazine), I don't want to die for it." His photos showed the world the truth of what was going on there.

    Harry explains it's his job to capture the moment, joyful or trecherous. Some of his shots / sessions were controversial and call into question the blurred ethical lines of photojournalism. Right after Robert Kennedy was assasinated, Harry took a shot of RFK's wife Ethel in her anguish; her hand up to hide her face. Benson was knocked down by a Kennedy aide and he hid his film in his sock. He also did a controversial shoot featuring bizarrely provocative photos of Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's murderer. Chapman pulled Benson aside and said, "I'm sorry I killed your friend."

    I appreciate and value so many of his photos, and cringe at others. They all have a story to tell. I recommend this documentary because of the exquisite photos and the history they share.
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    • Release date
      • December 9, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 哈利本森:大攝影家
    • Production company
      • Quixotic Endeavors
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,092
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,798
      • Dec 11, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,092
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      1 hour 27 minutes
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