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Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story

Released Jul 20, 2018

1h 42m

Documentary

Biography

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Iconic makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin was one of the most in-demand makeup artists in the world in the 1980s and '90s and died mysteriously in 2002. Aucoin knew from an early age that the world of makeup was his calling, and his life and work are recalled through interviews with some of his famous clients, including Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

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Tiffany Bartok is THE director to watch. She beautifully and brilliantly captured the life and mystery of Kevyn Aucoin, the unforgettable 1990's fashion scene and the creation & rise of the makeup industry we know today. Not only does Tiffany show the glamour and hardships of Kevyn's life but she manages to find a way to make anyone watching this film find something they so deeply connect. It doesn't matter if you are gay, white, black, a supermodel, fan of the era, grew up in NYC or Louisiana, young, old, or everything in between you will find something in this film that will speak to your soul and change your life. By far one of my favorite documentaries and films of all time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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I don't even know where to begin writing about seeing the documentary movie "LARGER THAN LIFE: the Kevyn Aucoin Story" it brought me back to the majesty of creativity in fashion, beauty, music and art that completely encapsulated the 90's. The INCREDIBLE supermodels, the fashion designers, hairstylists, fashion directors and stylists.....and then there was KEVYN AUCOIN an artist beyond measure or compare...no one did what he did....no one can do what he did, what he created, what he introduced to the arena of makeup and makeup artistry will never be replicated or duplicated. THANK YOU Tiffany Bartok for your incredible movie that showed so much of his incredible life, and his immeasurable talent...thank you for bringing all of those creative, iconic people from the industry into your movie to speak about Kevyn (you all brought him and his HUGE HANDS!!! ?????? back to life in this movie ??) thank you so much for bringing ME back to life creatively for 2 hours ?? I must admit I'm sad to leave the iconic 90's and go back to the real world.... a world without Kevyn ??

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

Illuminating portrait of an artist whose work you've undoubtedly seen.

Jul 21, 2018

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

A rich, deeply dimensional documentary looking back at the legendary makeup artist who died in 2002 at 40.

Jul 19, 2018

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Andrew Wyatt

The Lens

Director Tiffany Bartok shapes standard biopic raw materials into a vivacious, authentically touching portrait of a man who, in his mere 40 years on Earth, changed the landscape of beauty, fashion, and celebrity in sneakily profound ways.

Dec 7, 2018

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

If there's a fault with this affectionate documentary, it's that it leaves you wanting more.

Sep 27, 2018

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Lee Jutton

Film Inquiry

Through Aucoin's own words and his work, Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story presents a colorful and complex man whose impact on the fashion world can still be felt today.

Aug 6, 2018

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Joshua Speiser

Film Threat

Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story is a well constructed, warts-and-all documentary that probes issues of creativity, sexual identity, and celebrity culture. A talent like Aucoin's was a rare thing indeed.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 30, 2018

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Synopsis

Iconic makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin was one of the most in-demand makeup artists in the world in the 1980s and '90s and died mysteriously in 2002. Aucoin knew from an early age that the world of makeup was his calling, and his life and work are recalled through interviews with some of his famous clients, including Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

Director: Tiffany Bartok
Producer: Todd Lubin, Jay Peterson, Jack Turner
Distributor: The Orchard
Production Co: Matador Content
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 20, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 31, 2018
Runtime: 1h 42m

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