David Hurn talking Bill Jay

A big thanks to iconic Magnum photographer and great friend of Bill Jay, David Hurn for devoting a whole day to helping us with the filming of Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay.

David welcomed us into his home and spoke to us about Bill’s life and work in great depth.

You can follow the progress of the film on its own website www.donotbendfilm.com

© United Nations of Photography/Cordial AV 2017

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