Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean

Directed by Matthew Mishory

Delves into the enigmatic life and impact of a cultural icon.
Joshua Tree, 1951 is a highly stylised imagined portrait of James Dean before fame, treating his sexuality and artistic ambition through striking black-and-white imagery. Matthew Mishory favours mood over conventional biography, which can feel distant, but the visual confidence is impressive.

Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean

Directed by Matthew Mishory

Delves into the enigmatic life and impact of a cultural icon.

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Joshua Tree, 1951 is a highly stylised imagined portrait of James Dean before fame, treating his sexuality and artistic ambition through striking black-and-white imagery. Matthew Mishory favours mood over conventional biography, which can feel distant, but the visual confidence is impressive.