The Rich Have Their Own Photographers

The Rich Have Their Own Photographers

59 mins | Documentary | Jan. 26, 2007

A deeply inspirational film about the life and artwork of America's premiere social documentary photographer, Milton Rogovin. In 1957, The Buffalo News declared Milton Rogovin "The Top Red in Buffalo" and his life was turned upside-down. Effectively, his political voice was silenced as society shunned him and his friends disappeared. In reality, he was an optometrist promoting workers' rights.

The Rich Have Their Own Photographers

59 mins | Documentary | Jan. 26, 2007

The Rich Have Their Own Photographers
A deeply inspirational film about the life and artwork of America's premiere social documentary photographer, Milton Rogovin. In 1957, The Buffalo News declared Milton Rogovin "The Top Red in Buffalo" and his life was turned upside-down. Effectively, his political voice was silenced as society shunned him and his friends disappeared. In reality, he was an optometrist promoting workers' rights.
Producers MUSE Film and Television
Original title The Rich Have Their Own Photographers
Directors Ezra Bookstein
Writers