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Jay Myself

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Filmmaker Stephen Wilkes crafts a portrait of his mentor, noted artist and photographer Jay Maisel.

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Leah Pickett Chicago Reader Sep 22, 2019
In the end, the viewer might find herself both feeling the loss at the center of Maisel and Wilkes's letting-go process and craving a similar grotto of her own. Go to Full Review
Nick Allen RogerEbert.com Jul 31, 2019
2/4
Whether this is all for the sake of art or not, it can be too nauseating to peer into from the outside. Go to Full Review
Owen Gleiberman Variety Jul 31, 2019
Wilke views his old mentor with affection, but with a supreme awareness of what a crazy-charismatic crank he can be. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix Jul 11, 2020
The movie doesn't explore the deep psychological issues that led to [Jay] Maisel's hoarding. Go to Full Review
Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review Oct 6, 2019
3.5/4
Maisel is a lovable curmudgeon, and I feel fortunate to have discovered him through this film. Go to Full Review
Alex Saveliev Film Threat Aug 26, 2019
8/10
An ode to the artist and his city, Jay Myself may just make you stop and recognize beauty in a random light pattern, or in the way dust blankets an old photo. Go to Full Review
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Feb 11, 2019 This beautiful documentary treats the viewer to an intimate look inside the world of one of the greatest photographers, Jay Maisel. The story is told by his protege, Stephen Wilkes, another amazing photographer. I found the relationship between the two of them so fun and witty. Jay's home, the bank, is like another character in the film, truly a wonder. Quick paced with upfront honesty, highly recommend it. See more
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Stephen Wilkes

Director

Jay Maisel

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Josh Alexander

Screenwriter

Bette Wilkes

Producer

Henry Jacobson

Producer

Emma Tammi

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Stephen Wilkes crafts a portrait of his mentor, noted artist and photographer Jay Maisel.
Director
Stephen Wilkes
Producer
Bette Wilkes, Henry Jacobson, Emma Tammi
Screenwriter
Josh Alexander
Distributor
Oscilloscope Laboratories
Production Co
Mind Hive Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 31, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 17, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$146.5K
Runtime
1h 19m
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