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The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia

2002· 1h 15m

Documentary

Directed by Jennifer Baichwal

6.3/ 10

Reviews

Overview

The meaning of art itself comes into question in this documentary about Shelby Lee Adams' controversial photos of families in Appalachia.

Cast

Shelby Lee Adams

Himself

Chad Baker

Himself

Donnie Benton

Himself

Burley Childers

Himself

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