A documentary about the life and work of the iconic American photographer - directed by her sister, Barbara Leibovitz. Almost as famous as the people she photographs, Annie Leibovitz is one of America s most celebrated portrait photographers, capturing her subjects from Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman to the GeorgeWBush cabinet with often theatrical or provocative imagination, her work regularly adorning the covers of Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and the New Yorker since the early 1980s. Annie s own life has been private and protected, but this documentary feature follows Annie Leibovitz s career of more than 30 years, reflecting on the influence of her relationship with partner Susan Sontag, and featuring interviews with Graydon Carter, Rosanne Cash, Hillary Rodham Clinton,Whoopi Goldberg, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Yoko Ono and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gloria Steinem and AnnaWintour.
This is a must-see for fans of Annie Leibovitz. It offers an insight into the thought processes behind some of the most famous photographs of the last 20 years.
You might also consider reading her book; Annie Leibovitz at Work. I enjoyed every minute of it.
My direct involvement in the Fashion promted me to purchase this. This is certainly a great DVD for those who may not be so familiar with Annie Leibovitz or her work. This documentational film takes you on a journey to the very beginning of Annie's life and following through all the way to the present day. It touches on both her personal and creative life. A worthwhile and enjoyable purchase!
I only knew about her more recent work on big magazines so the story of her beginnings shooting for Rolling Stone magazine and her work touring with the big groups of the 70's was fascinating. I really enjoyed the DVD and seeing her life and photo shoot preparations. A must for anyone interested in photographers and photography.