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iris-indie-filmThe latest film from legendary documentarian Albert Maysles (GREY GARDENS, GIMME SHELTER), IRIS pairs the late 88-year-old filmmaker (who passed away on March 5) with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life’s sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. “I feel lucky to be working. If you’re lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows.” (C) Magnolia29IRISJP-blog427

“IRIS serves as a spirited, often dazzling primer in how to fight the dying of the light and feel fabulous while doing it.” — Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

“The chief virtue of IRIS is its amiability – it’s a delight to spend time in Apfel’s company, and thanks to Albert Maysles, we can.” — Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle