Should you watch Iris?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Iris
Documentary · 2014
IRIS pairs legendary 87-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles 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, even in Iris’ dotage, 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.
The sides of Iris
- Iris Apfel at 93
- A New York apartment full of clothes and jewelry
- Her husband Carl, nearly a hundred
Iris is good for you if…
- you love a sharp old woman who dresses however she likes.
- you want a warm film about staying curious at any age.
- you enjoy Iris's quick, dry one-liners.
Iris is bad for you if…
- you need a story that goes somewhere, not a portrait.
- you'd rather a darker portrait than a joyful one.
About: style · old age · creativity
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