SUMMARY
DPReview asked its community for their favorite photography-related shows and movies, receiving a wide array of suggestions. Highlights include the documentary 'Side By Side' discussing film versus digital in filmmaking, the 1966 film 'Blowup' which inspired many to pursue photography, and Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window' featuring an Exakta SLR. Other recommendations cover the challenges of war photography in 'Civil War' and 'War Photographer,' the work of Sebastiao Salgado in 'The Salt of the Earth,' and the world of music photography in 'Music Through the Lens.'.
TAKEAWAYS
Community members recommended diverse photography-related films and documentaries.
Films like 'Blowup' and 'Side By Side' were cited for their impact on photographers.
Documentaries on war photographers James Nachtwey and Sebastiao Salgado were highlighted.
The discussion also touched on the inaccuracies often portrayed in movies about photography.