Harry Benson: Shoot First

November. 04,2016      NR
Rating:
7.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous band in history;The Beatles. His extensive portfolio grew to include iconic photos of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and Dr. Martin Luther King. His wide-ranging work has appeared in publications including Life, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. Benson, now 86, is still taking photos and has no intentions of stopping.

Harry Benson as  Self
Carl Bernstein as  Self
Bryant Gumbel as  Self
Joe Namath as  Self
James L. Brooks as  Self
Donald Trump as  Self
Wendy Benson-Landes as  Self
Betty Buckley as  Self
Alec Baldwin as  Self
Sharon Stone as  Self

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