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Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe (2006)

Movie 79 min

A look at at the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe, a world renowned and controversial photographer, who died of AIDS in 1989. It explores his photography, his relationship to the downtown New York art world, and the gay S&M club scene prevalent in the eighties. His infamously explicit pictures of the gay, leather, New York Underground were considered groundbreaking and made him a cause celebre. Mapplethorpe’s portraits, flowers, erotic subject matter and artistic presentation, elevated the photograph to serious art, worthy of exhibition in galleries and museums.

Paul Tschinkel Director

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Released
September 15, 2006
Runtime
79 min
IMDb
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Frequently asked questions

What is Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe about?
A look at at the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe, a world renowned and controversial photographer, who died of AIDS in 1989. It explores his photography, his relationship to the downtown New York art world, and the gay S&M club scene prevalent in the eighties. His infamously explicit pictures of the gay, leather, New York Underground were considered groundbreaking and made him a cause celebre. Mapplethorpe’s portraits, flowers, erotic subject matter and artistic presentation, elevated the photograph to serious art, worthy of exhibition in galleries and museums.
Who directed Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe?
Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe was directed by Paul Tschinkel.
Who stars in Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe?
Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe stars Robert Mapplethorpe.
When was Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe released?
Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe is a 2006 film.
Where can I watch Program No. 61: Robert Mapplethorpe?
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