imagine - winter 2010 - 2. smash his camera
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00wcjwz/imagine_winter_2010_smash_his_camera/
widely considered to be the world's first paparazzi photographer, the controversial american
photojournalist ron galella was sued by jackie kennedy and had his jaw broken by marlon brando.
throughout a career spanning more than 40 years, galella's stalking tactics have attracted
criticism, hostility and lawsuits. but his relentless pursuit of the famous has enabled him to amass
an archive of 3 million photographs that represent a unique record of modern american celebrity culture.
in this film, the award-winning programme-maker leon gast follows galella as he revisits some of his
old haunts and recalls his encounters with the stars who have tried - and usually failed - to evade
his lens. (r)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00wcjwz/imagine_winter_2010_smash_his_camera/
widely considered to be the world's first paparazzi photographer, the controversial american
photojournalist ron galella was sued by jackie kennedy and had his jaw broken by marlon brando.
throughout a career spanning more than 40 years, galella's stalking tactics have attracted
criticism, hostility and lawsuits. but his relentless pursuit of the famous has enabled him to amass
an archive of 3 million photographs that represent a unique record of modern american celebrity culture.
in this film, the award-winning programme-maker leon gast follows galella as he revisits some of his
old haunts and recalls his encounters with the stars who have tried - and usually failed - to evade
his lens. (r)
