Arthur Griffin: In Focus – A Celebration 2001
Distributed by Chip Taylor Communications, 2 East View Drive, Derry, NH 03038; 800-876-CHIP
Produced by Edmund Penney & Associates
Directed by Edmund F. Penney and Bill Humphreys
VHS, color, 30 min.
Adult
Photography, Art
Date Entered: 11/09/2018
Reviewed by Tara Hurt, University Archivist, Eastern Connecticut State UniversityArthur Griffin: In Focus – A Celebration, offers viewers a sample of the wide variety of subject matter in Griffin’s photographs and is a commentary on his life and photographic career. The video offers images of celebrities, athletes, landscapes, coastal life, wildlife, and portraits, along with commentary about Griffin's character from those who interacted with him on a regular basis.
The strength of the video comes from its ability to give the viewer a chance to view many of Griffin's works but the video can at times be difficult to follow due to the low monotone speech of many of those commenting on Griffin’s life. The video offers a whimsical look at Arthur Griffin and is a tribute to his creativity and energy but, the video does not offer a comprehensive study on his life and work.