Avedon

Avedon is a feature documentary scheduled for release on May 17, 2026. The film traces the life and career of Richard Avedon, the photographer whose work in fashion, portraiture, and commercial photography became closely identified with 20th-century American visual culture. The documentary draws on unprecedented access to Avedon's archive, incorporating photographs that have not been previously exhibited publicly, along with behind-the-scenes recordings and interviews with people who knew him. The film uses this material to examine how Avedon approached questions of identity, power, fear, and beauty across his career.