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202058 minGdocumentary

Balkowitsch

202058 minGdocumentary

Eight years after discovering wet plate photography, a businessman’s portraits of Native Americans are archived globally, including a session with Greta Thunberg.

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Gregory DeSaye,

Chelsy Ciavarella

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Eight years after discovering wet plate photography, a businessman’s portraits of Native Americans are archived globally, including a session with Greta Thunberg.

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Gregory DeSayedirector

Chelsy Ciavarelladirector

Shane Balkowitschcast

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Clay Balkowitsch discovered wet plate photography while seeking a creative outlet. Over eight years, he developed a portfolio of Native American portraits. His work gained international attention, including a session with Greta Thunberg at Standing Rock Indian Reservation. His photographs are now archived around the world, including at the Library of Congress. The documentary runs for 58 minutes and was released in 2020.

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