Underplayed Gems

Frank Hurley: The Man who Made History (2004)

Frank Hurley: The Man who Made History poster
Original title
Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made History
Directed by
Simon Nasht
Genre
documentary film
Country
Australia
Runtime
55 min
Rated
G
Rating
10.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This documentary examines the life and work of photographer Frank Hurley. It reveals how he fabricated many significant photos, challenging the audience to reconsider his legacy.

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What happens

Frank Hurley: The Man who Made History is a 2004 documentary focusing on the work of photographer Frank Hurley. The documentary, written and directed by Simon Nasht, describes the highly controversial work of Frank Hurley after the discovery of his fabrication of many photos which were previously thought of as extremely significant. The documentary, from Mitra Films, is also being used in the New South Wales HSC English syllabus as an available text to explore the concept of discovery until the end of 2018. This is due to the fact that the principles of discovery are embodied by the audiences discovery of Hurley's ethical dilemma as well as the rediscoveries experienced by Papuans which is evidenced in the documentary. The documentary is made up of narration of the events of Hurley's life, which also includes discussion from historians, journalists and other professionals as to the implications of his work. Additionally, Hurley's personal diary is shared with the audience in order to capture his thoughts and feelings throughout the dramatic events in his life. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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