Saturday, June 24, 3:30 pm, Castro + streaming encore
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| George Platt Lynes |
George Platt Lynes was born in 1907. An aspiring writer, he traveled to Paris when he was 18, becoming a close associate of Gertrude Stein, Glenway Wescott, and Monroe Wheeler. He gradually realized that his talents lay more in the area of photography than writing, and he became a fashion photographer, also doing quite a few celebrity portraits, but the work that inspired his greatest passion was his male nudes. Of course, in the early to mid 20th century, there was no commercial outlet for male nude photography; indeed, merely possessing male nudes was a dangerous business, and sending them through the U.S. mail could be considered a federal crime.
This documentary dives into the life, career, and legacy of an artist who was almost forgotten by history, exploring the network of gay artists and cultural figures among whom George Platt Lynes was very much in his element. The photographs are stunningly beautiful, and the story behind them is compelling, elevating his memory and his legacy for future generations. Definitely a MUST SEE.
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