Summaries

Meet John G Morris, 95, a legend of photojournalism, whose unerring eye for the best shot has moved and changed the world. Morris, former Picture Editor of Life Magazine & New York Times was instrumental in the early years of Magnum with his friends and peers Robert Capa & Henri Cartier Bresson. This film covers serious subjects; the coverage of conflict through photojournalism, a sensitive view of humanity and a search for peace in the world.—Anonymous

The remarkable life and work of John G Morris, the revered journalist, picture editor of Life Magazine and one of the last living journalists involved in the D-Day Normandy landings. He worked alongside many of the greatest names in 20th Century photography including Magnum founders Henri-Cartier Bresson and Robert Capa and many of the great war photographers. John worked at Life magazine during some of the most turbulent and pivotal moments in the course of 20th Century history, including the Spanish Civil War and World War II, and provides a distinct insight into the power of photography.—Anonymous

Details

Genres
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
  • Documentary
  • News
Release date Oct 5, 2013
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom France Ireland
Language English
Production companies Ferndale Films

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Runtime 1h 10m
Color Color
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