Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe

Year: 2007

Runtime: 77 mins

Language: English

Director: James Crump

Documentary

Directed by Crump, this feature-length documentary premiered in North America at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and in Europe at Art Basel. It examines how curator Sam Wagstaff, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and musician‑poet Patti Smith shaped New York’s 1970s art world, highlighting their collaborations and lasting impact on contemporary culture.

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