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Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes

2024, 1h 36min
Documentary
George Platt Lynes began his career photographing celebrities, and it's those portraits along with his extravagant fashion work that he's best remembered for today. However, George's heart, his passion, and his greatest talent lay elsewhere, in his work with the male nude. This work, sensuous and radically explicit for its time, has only recently begun being fully discovered and appreciated for the revolution that it represents - a man capturing his fantasies as a gift, a window to a future his camera saw coming before anyone else. From visionary art director Sam Shahid, HIDDEN MASTER features a stunning collection of photography from the 1930s-50s, uncovering the life of Lynes less known: his gifted eye for the male form, his long term friendships with Gertrude Stein and Alfred Kinsey, and his lasting influence as one of the first openly gay American artists.
Country: United States
Director:
Sam Shahid
Cast:
Bruce Weber,
Don Bachardy,
James Crump,
Charles Leslie
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  • Available in theaters: May 31, 2024
  • Available to stream: May 31, 2024

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Sam Shahid
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Sam Shahid
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Bruce Weber
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Don Bachardy
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James Crump
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Vince Aletti
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"Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes" is a documentary that delves into the life and work of the pioneering photographer, known for his provocative and sensual male nude portraits. Through a collection of stunning photographs from the 1930s-50s, the film uncovers Lynes' lesser-known talents and passions, including his friendships with cultural icons Gertrude Stein and Alfred Kinsey, and his groundbreaking influence as one of the first openly gay American artists. Director Sam Shahid offers a fresh perspective on Lynes' work, revealing a man who captured his fantasies and vision of a future society through his camera lens.

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