
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016)
Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.
Director: Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey
Stars: Robert Mapplethorpe, Fran Lebowitz, Debbie Harry, Brooke Shields
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is a 2016 American Documentary film directed by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, starring Robert Mapplethorpe, Fran Lebowitz, Debbie Harry, Brooke Shields. It runs 1h 45m and is rated NR. The film holds a 6.9/10 rating from 43 votes on TMDB.
Cast

Robert Mapplethorpe
Self (archive footage)

Fran Lebowitz
Self

Debbie Harry
Self

Brooke Shields
Self

Carolina Herrera
Self
Paul Martineau
Self

Bob Colacello
Self

Patti Smith
Self (voice) (uncredited)
Details
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, Germany |
| Original Language | English |
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Rating | NR (US) |
| Production | Film Manufacturers, World of Wonder, HBO Documentary Films |
| IMDb ID | tt5275838 |
| TMDB ID | 373349 |
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