‘LEE Miller – A Life on the Frontline’ follows fearless trail blazer in new documentary
Date Posted: April 29, 2020
LEE MILLER – A Life on the Frontline follows the story of one of the most remarkable female icons of the 20th century throughout her transformation from a supermodel into an internationally famous war reporter. The documentary is a Ronachan Films/Erica Starling co- production with funding from Northern Ireland Screen and will air on BBC Two on Saturday 2nd May at 10:30pm.
A fashion model and surrealist muse turned photographer turned war reporter – Miller chose to live her life by her own rules. She began by posing for her photographer father, then conquered New York for American Vogue, before covering the liberation of Europe at the end of WWII. She was a photographer with Allied forces when Dachau concentration camp was liberated and the impact of what she witnessed, added to earlier trauma in her life, took a toll that meant she largely retreated from public life, struggling with addictions. Lee buried the record of her remarkable lives in boxes in the attic of her Sussex home. Only after her death, was her son able to bring back to light the sheer range and scale of her achievements.
Modern day artists – war photographer Lynsey Addario, supermodel Karen Elson and artist and model Jesse Mann (daughter of photographer Sally Mann), reflect on her groundbreaking work. They explore her radical spirit, celebrate her courage and willingness to break any taboo, both as an artist and a woman.
The documentary was directed by Teresa Griffiths, the producer is Rachel Hooper and Exec producer Angus Macqueen. It was commissioned by Emma Cahusac for BBC Arts and BBC Two.
The film will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from Sunday 3rd May.
