A look at the life of Richard Avedon in Ron Howard’s new documentary

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According to the Guardian, the new documentary 'Avedon', directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard, offers an in-depth look at the life and career of Richard Avedon. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is available on Netflix this week, utilizes personal archives from the Richard Avedon Foundation to tell the story of the photographer. Avedon, known for his stark white backgrounds that stripped away distractions to focus on the subject, photographed figures ranging from Marilyn Monroe to civil rights activists. Dallas Brennan Rexer, a producer of the film, states that Avedon sought to discover the soul of his subjects by creating an atmosphere of trust and conversation. The documentary also explores Avedon's internal contradictions, including his performance anxiety and perfectionism. Avedon passed away in 2004 at the age of 81.