Fresh
He was the first, and what's obvious from this lively and engaging doc, an original.
Cath Clarke, Time Out
Bill Cunningham New York
He who seeks beauty, will find it.
2011 · 1h 25m · NOT RATED
Documentary
Directed by
Richard Press
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Bill Cunningham New York
Overview
Doubling as a cartography of the ever-changing city, Bill Cunningham New York portrays the secluded pioneer of street fashion with grace and heart.
Director and cast
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99%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Whatever this Times-produced, TV-ready tribute lacks in tension is amply compensated by the pleasure of watching an enthusiast ply the craft he loves.
Ronnie Scheib, Variety
Fresh
It's not just what he does. It's who he is. And he approaches it with such unbridled passion and joy that you can't help but sharing in it; absolutely no knowledge or love of fashion is required.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Fresh
[A] marvelous documentary.
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
Fresh
Here is a movie about a happy and nice man.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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