Brett Whiteley, an iconic Australian painter, is depicted through personal archives and reconstructions that reflect his tumultuous life and artistic legacy.
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Brett Whiteley, an iconic Australian painter, is depicted through personal archives and reconstructions that reflect his tumultuous life and artistic legacy.
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Brett Whiteley, born in Sydney, became one of Australia’s most renowned painters. The 2017 documentary "Whiteley," directed by James Bogle, details his life from childhood to his death in a motel room. It features personal photo albums, archival footage, and audio recordings of Whiteley and those close to him. The film also includes dramatic reconstructions of his life with Wendy, his partner. It won multiple awards at the 7th AACTA Awards, including Best Direction and Best Editing.
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Why Watch
- See Brett Whiteley's artistic vision come to life.
- Meet the real Brett Whiteley through personal audio recordings.
- Find out about Whiteley's life from Sydney to his final days.
Did You Know
- The film has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 8 reviews.
- James Bogle won Best Direction in a Documentary at the 7th AACTA Awards.
- The documentary has a runtime of 90 minutes.
- Leigh Paatsch from the Herald Sun rated the film 4 1/2 stars.
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Who directed the documentary Whiteley?
James Bogle directed the documentary Whiteley.
What was the approval rating of Whiteley on Rotten Tomatoes?
Whiteley has an approval rating of 100% based on 8 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
How many AACTA Awards did Whiteley win?
Whiteley won 4 AACTA Awards, including Best Direction in a Documentary.
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