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The true meaning of pictures, Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia, Mercury Films Inc. ; produced by Nick de Pencier and Jennifer Baichwal ; directed by Jennifer Baichwal

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The true meaning of pictures, Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia, Mercury Films Inc. ; produced by Nick de Pencier and Jennifer Baichwal ; directed by Jennifer Baichwal
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated
Main title
The true meaning of pictures
Medium
videorecording
Responsibility statement
Mercury Films Inc. ; produced by Nick de Pencier and Jennifer Baichwal ; directed by Jennifer Baichwal
Runtime
71
Sub title
Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia
Summary
Shelby Lee Adams has been photographing the eastern Kentucky Appalachian mountain people for thirty years. Accused of perpetuating stereotypes, Adams is said to exploit her subjects. This documentary explores the controversy
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Shelby Lee Adams' AppalachiaAppalachia
Classification