Conversations with Willard Van Dyke

In 1935, photographer Willard Van Dyke moved to New York with the belief that films could change the world and began a new career as a filmmaker. A candid portrait, this film includes conversations with colleagues Ralph Steiner, Joris Ivens and Donald Richie; footage of Edward Weston, his close friend and mentor; and many excerpts. It explores the dilemma of anyone with a social conscience who must face the harsh realities of earning a living while retaining their integrity.

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59 min.