W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
1989, English. Directed by Gene Lasko.
The war in the South Pacific, a country doctor in Colorado, victims of industrial pollution in a Japanese village — all were captured in unforgettable photographs by the legendary W. Eugene Smith. This program showcases over 600 of Smith’s stunning photographs and includes a dramatic recreation in which actor Peter Riegert (Crossing Delancey, Local Hero) portrays the artist using dialogue take from Smith’s diaries and letters. Interwoven through the program are archival footage and interviews with family and friends of this brilliant, complicated man, whose work developed from twin themes of common humanity and social responsibility.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 25 September 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jan Hartman
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W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 September 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult?
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult (1989) was directed by Gene Lasko and stars Peter Riegert, John Berger, Mimi Bessinger.