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202188 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Photography Art History

Exposing Muybridge

202188 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Eadweard Muybridge's pioneering motion images transformed photography in the 19th century, raising questions about truth and the man behind the art.

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Eadweard Muybridge's pioneering motion images transformed photography in the 19th century, raising questions about truth and the man behind the art.

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Marc Shafferdirector

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Gary Oldman

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Eadweard Muybridge, a 19th-century photographer, transformed the field of photography with his motion images. His work, which Stanford University claimed proved that "the machine cannot lie," raised doubts about his character. Muybridge's life included ambition, betrayal, and even murder. The documentary covers his innovative techniques and personal struggles, providing historical context to his complex legacy. Directed by Marc Shaffer, Exposing Muybridge runs for 88 minutes and was released in 2021.

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