US photographer Susan Wood is to launch the first exhibition of her images that showcase rock stars and movie legends – who she says weren’t always easy to work with.
When photographing the set of Easy Rider, she walked out after a few days, disturbed by director Dennis Hopper’s attitude towards cast and crew members.
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The 87-year-old told The Herald: “I got fed up with Dennis and I’d seen enough sadomasochistic people in my life and didn’t need to see anymore.”
Wood’s career has spanned six decades during which time she worked for Harpers Bazaar, Vogue and 20th Century Fox. Her film credits include Leo the Last and Modesty Blaise.
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The photographer’s work is being showcased at The Lighthouse as part of the Glasgow Film Festival, where Wood will be giving a talk on her career on Friday February 28.
This year, for the first time in its 16-year-history, the festival will champion women in film by opening and closing with films written and directed by women.
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