From The Beatles to Bobby Fisher to Bobby Kennedy and beyond, Harry Benson has captured some of of the most indelible images of the 20th and 21st centuries. For the past 50+ years and counting, Harry Benson has been our eyes into the soul of the world.
Now, with HARRY BENSON: SHOOT FIRST, directors Justin Bare and Matthew Mieleto chart 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 most popular band in history. His extensive portfolio includes iconic images of Winston Churchill, Bobby Fischer, Muhammad Ali, Greta Garbo, Michael Jackson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Robert F. Kennedy assassination, and his work has appeared in publications including Life, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. Now 86, workaholic Benson has no intention of stopping.
In theatres, on Demand, on Amazon Video and iTunes December 9th
