Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing (2001)
Documentary charting the fascinating life and work of Lee Miller, a model for Vogue in 1920s New York who became the only female photojournalist to cover the Second World War. Having given up photography in later life and virtually disowned her own work, Miller's extraordinary archive of 40,000 negatives was only rediscovered after her death. George Melly, David Hare, friends, colleagues and her only son, Tony Penrose, trace the story of her unconventional life through her own remarkable pictures and photographs, as well as rarely seen archive footage.
Director: Sarah Aspinall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: August 25, 2001
Cast
- Kirsty Wark - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Jana Sheldon - Voice of Lee Miller (voice)
- George Melly - Self
- David Hare - Self
- Antony Penrose - Self
- Lee Miller - Self (archive footage)
Cinematography: Richard Numeroff
Editing: Andrew Quigley
Production: BBC Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
photographer, photography
More Films by Director: Sarah Aspinall
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing about?
- Documentary charting the fascinating life and work of Lee Miller, a model for Vogue in 1920s New York who became the only female photojournalist to cover the Second World War. Having given up photography in later life and virtually disowned her own work, Miller's extraordinary archive of 40,000 negatives was only rediscovered after her death. George Melly, David Hare, friends, colleagues and her only son, Tony Penrose, trace the story of her unconventional life through her own remarkable pictures and photographs, as well as rarely seen archive footage.
- Who directed Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing?
- Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing was directed by Sarah Aspinall.
- Who stars in Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing?
- Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing stars Kirsty Wark, Jana Sheldon, George Melly, David Hare, Antony Penrose, Lee Miller.
- How long is Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing?
- Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing?
- Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing produced?
- Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing was produced in United Kingdom.