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COLIN JONES: THE END OF PHOTOGRAPHY
a short documentary by Frankie Caradonna

Silver Winner Short Films Category at the 1.4 One Point Four Award 2020/21
Shortlisted at Kinsale Shark Best Short Documentary
selected by NOWNESS PICKS
reviewed by LBB ONLINE
reviewed by SHOTS

This revealing documentary short delves into the world of ballet dancer-turned-legendary photojournalist Colin Jones, and one of the most significant voices of post-war Britain, as the man himself takes us on a tour through some of his work.

“It was while I was interrogating myself on the meaning of photography as art, especially in terms of photojournalism, that I met Colin Jones,” says Frankie Caradonna, a London-based artist and visual storyteller. “Things often happen for a reason.”

Born in London in 1936, Colin Jones had an unorthodox trajectory into photography. Coming from a working-class home in the East End and also training with the English National Ballet, Jones went on to become a documentary photographer for The Observer, alongside Magnum greats like Don McCullen and Ian Berry. During his career he also shot iconic portraits of British rock band The Who and musicians Mick Jagger and Pete Townsend.