Cameraperson
As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations that have personally affected her. What emerges is an elegant meditation on the relationship between truth and the camera frame, as Johnson transforms scenes that have been presented on Festival screens as one kind of truth into another kind of story—one about personal journey, craft, and direct human connection.
Where to watch Cameraperson in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel, Beamafilm | Amazon Video, Fetch TV, Beamafilm |
About Cameraperson
Cameraperson is a 2016 English-language documentary film directed by Kirsten Johnson. The cast is led by Kirsten Johnson, Jacques Derrida, Michael Moore. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Cameraperson was produced by Fork Films, Big Mouth Productions, and The Bertha Foundation and made in United States of America. It was released on September 9, 2016, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Kirsten Johnson
- Writers
- Lisa Freedman, Doris Baizley
- Release date
- September 9, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Fork Films, Big Mouth Productions, The Bertha Foundation
Cameraperson cast & crew
Cameraperson was directed by Kirsten Johnson and written by Lisa Freedman and Doris Baizley.
The cast features Kirsten Johnson as Self (archive footage), Jacques Derrida as Self (archive footage), Michael Moore as Self (archive footage), and Richard Johnson as Self (archive footage).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kirsten Johnson and it was produced by Gini Reticker and Marilyn Ness.
Is Cameraperson worth watching?
Cameraperson holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 92 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Cameraperson is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cameraperson
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Cast of Cameraperson
Kirsten Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Jacques Derrida
Self (archive footage)
Michael Moore
Self (archive footage)
Richard Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Cameraperson — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cameraperson in United States?
Cameraperson is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Cameraperson on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Cameraperson is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Cameraperson in?
Cameraperson is originally in English, with audio tracks including Bosnian, Persian, English, Hausa. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cameraperson?
Cameraperson runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Cameraperson rated?
Cameraperson is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 92 ratings.
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