The film gives us a very interesting glimpse into Bill’s life and he is quite the character. For example, he gets around town on a bicycle and has apparently gone through around 30 since moving to NYC (most of them stolen) - his outlook on money is essentially that it is poison and unimportant - for years he slept among rows of file cabinets filled with his photos from throughout his career – he started out in fashion during the early 50s as a Milliner (aka: women’s hatmaker) under the brand William J.
It’s very interesting to see how this eccentric 80+ year old man lives and works. In truth, the lines between work and personal life seemed extremely blurred in his case.
The film is half way through a very abbreviated Los Angeles run at the Nuart, I know it is currently showing in NYC and that it will be going to various cities through out the US and I would expect throughout the world. Anyhow, if you get the chance, I highly recommend it. He is a fascinating person.
2 comments:
Wow, I did not know about him at all. Thanks for sharing!
I saw it at the Nuart on Saturday night! just missed ya!
great review :]
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