The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia

6.3 2002 75 min
Documentary

The meaning of art itself comes into question in this documentary about Shelby Lee Adams' controversial photos of families in Appalachia.

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Jennifer Baichwal

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Shelby Lee Adams Himself
Chad Baker Himself
Donnie Benton Himself
Burley Childers Himself

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