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SummaryHarry 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 of the mos... Read More

Harry Benson: Shoot First

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Generally Favorable
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Dec 8, 2016
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Time
Don’t blink–not even once. That’s the best advice for viewers of the dazzling new documentary Harry Benson: Shoot First.
Dec 8, 2016
83
The Film Stage
By the film’s conclusion, you can’t not be in love with this man, and, of course, his pictures.
Dec 8, 2016
80
Los Angeles Times
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.
Dec 8, 2016
75
Washington Post
Overall, “Shoot First” is a breezy look at a professional whose work remains endearing, despite some highfalutin claims.
Dec 7, 2016
70
Village Voice
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.
Dec 9, 2016
63
RogerEbert.com
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.
Dec 8, 2016
60
The New York Times
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.
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