The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography
The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography (2017) is a documentary, directed by Errol Morris. It stars Elsa Dorfman and Errol Morris. The 76-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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Errol Morris What The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography Is About
For forty years Elsa Dorfman photographed people with a giant Polaroid camera, a machine large enough to fill a room, and every session produced two prints. The client chose one and the other stayed with Dorfman, so her archive is made of what was left behind, which is where the title comes from. Errol Morris sets aside his familiar interrogative method, turns the camera on her archive and lets her talk. Underneath it is the fact that the material is running out: Polaroid stopped manufacturing, the stock is finishing, and the work is ending by itself. Photographs of old friends such as Allen Ginsberg surface along the way. It is calm, short and direct. Who it is for: viewers interested in the history of photography and portraits of artists. Who it is not for: anyone wanting conflict and tension, since this is conversation throughout.
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What is The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography about?
For forty years Elsa Dorfman photographed people with a giant Polaroid camera, a machine large enough to fill a room, and every session produced two prints. The client chose one and the other stayed with Dorfman, so her archive is made of what was left behind, which is where the title comes from.
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The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography is available to watch on digital platforms such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography?
The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography runs for 76 minutes (1h 16m).
When did The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography come out?
The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography was released in 2017.
Who directed The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography?
The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography?
The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography stars Elsa Dorfman, Errol Morris.
What is The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography's rating?
The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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