Don McCullin reflects on his career as a war photographer, detailing his work for the Observer and Sunday Times during conflicts in Vietnam and Biafra.
“Seeing and looking at what others cannot bear to see is what my life is all about”
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Don McCullin reflects on his career as a war photographer, detailing his work for the Observer and Sunday Times during conflicts in Vietnam and Biafra.
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Synopsis
Don McCullin stands in front of his powerful images, reflecting on his career as a war photographer. The film details his early work for the Observer and his extensive reporting for the Sunday Times during conflicts in Vietnam and Biafra. It covers the shift in his career after Rupert Murdoch acquired the Sunday Times in the 1980s. Through McCullin's own words and striking visuals, the documentary presents his experiences and the weight of capturing human suffering in war zones.
What Critics Say
The GuardianThe career of veteran war photographer Don McCullin, and his ambiguous relationship with conflict zones, is thoroughly documented here.
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Why Watch
- Meet Don McCullin, a renowned war photographer.
- See powerful images from McCullin's career.
- Find out about McCullin's emotional struggles.
Did You Know
- McCullin premiered at the 2012 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
- The film has a 100% approval rating based on 18 reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.
- It won Best Use of Footage in a Cinema Release at the 2014 Focal International Awards.
- McCullin was nominated for Best Documentary at the 66th British Academy Film Awards.
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Who directed the documentary McCullin?
McCullin was directed by David Morris and Jacqui Morris.
What awards was McCullin nominated for?
McCullin was nominated for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer and Best Documentary at the 66th British Academy Film Awards.
What is the runtime of the documentary McCullin?
McCullin has a runtime of 89 minutes.
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