Tierney Gearon: The Mother Project (2006)

Synopsis: Controversial photographer Tierney Gearon made a name for herself in the art world with her intimate portraits of her children and family life. Critics either lauded the work as a striking insight into family dynamics or as a manipulative exploitation of innocence. Either way, Gearon is a... Controversial photographer Tierney Gearon made a name for herself in the art world with her intimate portraits of her children and family life. Critics either lauded the work as a striking insight into family dynamics or as a manipulative exploitation of innocence. Either way, Gearon is a fascinating figure who worked for many years as a successful commercial photographer while continuing her work on the projects that stirred galleries from London to L.A.. This documentary is a look at Gearon's transitions as a photographer, public figure, and parent. It's a film that not only examines the path of a complicated artist, but one that questions the lines between aesthetics and privacy. [More]