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  • 2016
  • Unrated
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 27 m
  • 2016
  • Unrated
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 27 m

Summary Harry Benson: Shoot First charts the illustrious career of the renowned photographer who initially rose to fame alongside The Beatles, having been assigned to cover their inaugural trip to the United States in 1964. With unprecedented “behind the scenes” access, Benson captured some of the most vibrant and intimate portraits ever taken o...

Directed By: Justin Bare, Matthew Miele

Written By: Justin Bare, Matthew Miele

  • 2016
  • Unrated
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 27 m
  • 2016
  • Unrated
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 27 m

Harry Benson: Shoot First

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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Summary Harry Benson: Shoot First charts the illustrious career of the renowned photographer who initially rose to fame alongside The Beatles, having been assigned to cover their inaugural trip to the United States in 1964. With unprecedented “behind the scenes” access, Benson captured some of the most vibrant and intimate portraits ever taken o...

Directed By: Justin Bare, Matthew Miele

Written By: Justin Bare, Matthew Miele

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90
Dec 8, 2016
Don’t blink–not even once. That’s the best advice for viewers of the dazzling new documentary Harry Benson: Shoot First.
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83
Dec 8, 2016
By the film’s conclusion, you can’t not be in love with this man, and, of course, his pictures.
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80
Dec 8, 2016
As the intriguing documentary Harry Benson: Shoot First demonstrates, the fact that an art-for-art's sake modus operandi is alien to Benson makes his work and the personality and philosophy behind it more compelling than they would otherwise be.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
75
Dec 8, 2016
Overall, “Shoot First” is a breezy look at a professional whose work remains endearing, despite some highfalutin claims.
By Pat Padua FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 7, 2016
In his singular dedication to brilliant work, Benson was rarely home, even on holidays, but he expresses scorn for people more concerned with others' feelings than their images.
By Diana Clarke FULL REVIEW
63
Dec 9, 2016
The filmmakers are themselves too celebrity besotted to comment in a meaningful way on how Benson’s career balanced depictions of the rich and famous with in-the-trenches risk-taking.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
60
Dec 8, 2016
The film, by Justin Bare and Matthew Miele, would be better if it spent less time gushing about how great Mr. Benson is and more time confronting some of the questions his approach raises.
By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Quixotic Endeavors
Release Date Dec 9, 2016
Duration 1 h 27 m
Rating Unrated
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