The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia

The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams' Appalachia (2002)

September 7th, 20021h 15min

Documentary
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Overview

The meaning of art itself comes into question in this documentary about Shelby Lee Adams' controversial photos of families in Appalachia.


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