Bill Cunningham New York

Bill Cunningham New York

He who seeks beauty, will find it.

2011•1h 25m•7.6/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.6/10(97)

Doubling as a cartography of the ever-changing city, Bill Cunningham New York portrays the secluded pioneer of street fashion with grace and heart.

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Production

First Thought Films, The New York Times

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Bill Cunningham

Bill Cunningham

Self

Tom Wolfe

Tom Wolfe

Self

Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour

Self

Carmen Dell'Orefice

Carmen Dell'Orefice

Self

Iris Apfel

Self

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