This stunning documentary uncovers the lesser known life of George Platt Lynes, one of the first openly gay American artists as visionary director Sam Shahid celebrates his legacy.
Featuring a stunning collection of his photography from the 1930s-50s we can see where his greatest passion lay, in his private work with the male nude. His gifted eye for the form alongside his friendship with Gertrude Stein and Alfred Kinsey cement his lasting influence over 20th Century artists.
Lynes' work, sensuous and radically explicit for its time, was forced underground in the 1950s and surreptitiously transported into the hands of private collections. Only recently has it been fully rediscovered and appreciated for the revolution that it represents - a man capturing his fantasies and envisaging a future of freedom through his camera lens.
Be inspired by his ground-breaking work and join the ranks of Cecil Beaton, Robert Mapplethorpe, Andy Warhol and Jean Cocteau.
Release year: 2023
Country: USA
Director: Sam Shahid
Runtime: 1hr 36mins
Ticket prices
Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
