Cameraperson (2016): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Cameraperson
Director: Kirsten Johnson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Kirsten Johnson, Jacques Derrida, Michael Moore, Richard Johnson

What Cameraperson Is About

As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations that have personally affected her. What emerges is an elegant meditation on the relationship between truth and the camera frame, as Johnson transforms scenes that have been presented on Festival screens as one kind of truth into another kind of story—one about personal journey, craft, and direct human connection.

How did this film move you?

Trailer

▶

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameraperson about?

As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations that have personally affected her. What emerges is an elegant meditation on the relationship between truth and the camera frame, as Johnson transforms scenes that have been presented on Festival screens as one kind of truth into another kind of story—one about personal journey, craft, and direct human connection.

Where can I watch Cameraperson?

Cameraperson is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Cameraperson?

Cameraperson runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).

When did Cameraperson come out?

Cameraperson was released in 2016.

Who directed Cameraperson?

Cameraperson was directed by Kirsten Johnson.

Who stars in Cameraperson?

Cameraperson stars Kirsten Johnson, Jacques Derrida, Michael Moore, Richard Johnson.

What is Cameraperson's rating?

Cameraperson holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.