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Captured: Meet Robert A. Robinson Photographer

1995 · 30 min

A quiet, reflective portrait of a photographer's life and work, best suited to viewers curious about art and memory.

Directed by
Dan Young
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Robert A. Robinson, Max von Sydow, Michael Robinson
Overview
Bob Robinson (1927-1996) and American photographer living and working in many parts of the world. Norway was one place. His book "Captured by the Norwegians" was published in 1958. Founding member of Manité - a photographic collective. Made the film about Sylvie Becker from East Berlin.

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Directed by
Dan Young
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Robert A. Robinson, Max von Sydow, Michael Robinson
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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Dan Young
    Written by
    Karl Erik Nederhoel, Gray Sutherland, Dan Young
    Starring
    Robert A. Robinson, Max von Sydow, Michael Robinson, Dolores Robinson, Buddy Robinson, Sylvia Becker
    Runtime
    30 min
    Country
    Norway
    Languages
    English

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