Ovation TV "Framed" : Week of Photography

We're in a middle of Ovation TV's"Framed", a week long celebration of photography and there's some choice documentaries on. I've posted some video excerpts and a rundown on what the programs are. Click on the title for showtimes. DIRECTV (Channel 274), Dish Network (Channel 157), Los Angeles Time Warner (Channel 175)

The Eloquent Nude
...in the depths of the Great Depression, Charis Wilson and Edward Weston transformed photography, and each other. Now age 90, Charis Wilson recounts her years with Weston with great humor, candor, and some regret.

Jazz Seen : The Life and Times of William Claxton
Profiles the work of jazz photographer William Claxton, a man who has given us iconic images of film stars and jazz musicians


Sally Mann : What Remains
...follows the creation of Mann's same-named series on the myriad aspects of death and decay. Never one to compromise, she reflects on her own personal feelings toward mortality as she continues to examine the boundaries of contemporary photography.



The Genius of Photography series
This six-part series is a gorgeous, in-depth history of photography, and an exploration of what makes a truly great photograph.

Close Up
Acclaimed photographers discuss the impact their work has on their lives and on culture as a whole. (two part series)


Shelby Lee Adams : The True Meaning of Pictures
The True Meaning of Pictures addresses the issue of representation in documentary photography by examining the work of American photographer Shelby Lee Adams.


Eve & Marilyn
American photographer and journalist Eve Arnold delves into her relationship with Marilyn Monroe.



David LaChapelle: Portrait of a Photographer
This profile follows LaChapelle as he shoots Alicia Keyes for Vogue, works on a Vanity Fair assignment with Elton John, and recalls backstage stories about his most iconic photographs.



Cindy Sherman: Nobody's Here But Me
In an extended interview, she talks about her artistic inspiration, the evolution of her photographic style, and what her photography is meant to accomplish.