VIDEO: Martin Parr Talks Bill Jay and Bill Brandt

A short clip from our up-coming film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay featuring Martin Parr discussing both Bill Jay and Bill Brandt. For more information on the film visit www.donotbendfilm.com

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I look forward to seeing the complete film ☺

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