In this intimate portrait, iconic and legendary artist, Cindy Sherman, reveals her childhood preoccupation with family photos, the reason behind her use of photography, and what challenges she has overcome in her four decades plus career. With self-effacing charm and candor she confesses to competitiveness with male painters, collectors' initial rejection of her work and how her personal shyness drove her to play with costume and identity.

Director's Bio: Born in Los Angeles, producer and director, Sophie Chahinian, developed an interest in independent filmmaking after earning a B.A. in Philosophy from Occidental College and an M.A. in Contemporary Art from the University of Manchester. She is the founding director of The Artist Profile Archive, an online multi-media platform focusing on short documentaries on contemporary artists in their own words. By sharing films of working artists as they reflect on their personal backgrounds, creative challenges, and sources of inspiration, Sophie hopes to illuminate the capacity of visual art to unite a broader community and connect people through our shared human experiences.

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