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The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia
Genres
Documentary
Overview
The meaning of art itself comes into question in this documentary about Shelby Lee Adams' controversial photos of families in Appalachia.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
75 min
Release Date
2002-09-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
5.667
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Shelby Lee Adams
Himself
Chad Baker
Himself
Donnie Benton
Himself
Burley Childers
Himself
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