Dirty Pictures (2000)

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Much attention was given to the Robert Mapplethorpe photographs that became the center of controversy when they were exhibited at the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center in 1990, but less was known about Dennis Barrie, the museum director responsible for the exhibit. Barrie's obscenity trial and condemnation by right-wing conservatives are the focus of this Showtime telepic. Played by James Woods, Barrie is shown standing up for his museum's right to display controversial art and coping with the toxic windfall that surrounded his actions. Diana Scarwid gives plenty of support as Dianne, Barrie's wife, and interviews with personalities ranging from Susan Sarandon to Salman Rushdie are interspersed with the film's narrative. Thanks to the cooperation of the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, a number of the actual photographs that were at the heart of the controversy were used in the production. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

104 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Frank Pierson

Producer(s):

Michael Manheim

Categories:

Drama

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• 2000 - Dirty Pictures - Golden Globe - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
• 2000 - Dirty Pictures - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television