My Dinner with Weegee
| My Dinner with Weegee | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Donigan Cumming |
| Written by | Donigan Cumming |
| Produced by | Donigan Cumming |
| Starring | Martin Corbin |
| Edited by | Donigan Cumming |
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Running time | 36 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
My Dinner with Weegee is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Donigan Cumming and released in 2001.[1] The film is a portrait of Marty Corbin, an elderly man isolated by poor health who recounts stories from his younger days as a labour organizer and peace activist, including his social interactions with notable figures including activists David Dellinger, Daniel Berrigan, Philip Berrigan and Bayard Rustin, photographer Weegee, and writer James Agee.[2]
The film won the award for best short or medium-length film from the Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma in 2002,[3] and was a Jutra Award nominee for Best Documentary Film at the 4th Jutra Awards in 2002.[4]
References
- ^ Mike Hoolboom, "Donigan Cumming: Reality and Motive in the Documentary" in Practical Dreamers: Conversations with Movie Artists. Coach House Books, 2004. ISBN 9781770561816. pp. 112-126.
- ^ Peter Goddard, "Snow falling on cinema". Toronto Star, March 8, 2002.
- ^ "L'AQCC couronne Mariages et Mulholland Drive". Le Devoir, January 31, 2002.
- ^ Agnes Poirier, "Quebec Jutra awards finalists announced". Screen Daily, January 24, 2002.