Whiteley (2017)
A visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia's most celebrated artists, Brett Whiteley.
- Date of release
- 2017-05-11
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- James Bogle
Casting
- Andrew Blaikie — Brett Whiteley (older)
- Jack Barns — Brett Whiteley (child)
- Campbell Greenock — Brett Whiteley (younger)
- Brett Whiteley — Himself (archive footage)
Interesting facts
Whiteley is a 2017 Australian documentary directed by James Bogle and produced by Sue Clothier. It explores the life of painter Brett Whiteley, from his birth in Sydney to his death alone in a motel room. It uses collage, montage and re-enactments, using personal photo albums, archival material, press clippings, letters and footage from Don Featherstone's Difficult Pleasure documentary on Whiteley.
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