Strand, Under the Dark Cloth (1989)
This documentary studies the life and artwork of photographer Paul Strand, using his own compelling photography as well as interviews with his friends, acquaintances and third wife. Documentarian John Walker explores the various influences Strand encountered throughout his life that helped him to develop as an artist. His personal life and relationships are examined and shed light on the inner working of this man who achieved great renown while hiding "under the dark cloth."
Director: John Walker
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Paul Strand as Self (archive footage) |
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Blanche Brown as Self |
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Milton Brown as Self |
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Leo Hurwitz as Self |
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Georgia O'Keeffe as Self |
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Walter Rosenblum as Self |
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Virginia Stevens as Self |
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Hazel Strand as Self |
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Cesare Zavattini as Self |
| Camera | John Walker | Director of Photography |
| Directing | John Walker | Director |
| Writing | Seaton Findley | Writer |
| Production | John Walker | Producer |
| Sound | Jean Derome | Music |
| Sound | René Lussier | Music |
| Editing | Geoff Bowie | Editor |
| Editing | Cathy Gulkin | Editor |
| Editing | John Kramer | Editor |
| Sound | Jean-Pierre Delorme | Sound |
| Sound | David Springbett | Sound |
| Sound | Aerlyn Weissman | Sound |
| Sound | Bob Withey | Sound |
| Sound | Louis Hone | Music |