William Klein is a pioneer several times over. For that reason, the documentary has been titled The Many Lives of William Klein. He’s been called one of the fathers of street photography. His fashion photography is considered among the most influential and striking of the 20th century. And as if that wasn’t enough, he’s also put together over 20 films, including the first ever documentary on Muhammad Ali.

The documentary was filmed in the months preceding a major exhibition at Tate Modern celebrating his life and work, and it introduces the viewer to the man behind the camera. Not that this man is always pleasant to be around. His photographic style and what Masters of Photography calls an “uncompromising rejection of the prevailing rules of photography” is born out of an in-your-face (some say angry) personality.

via Documentary: The Life and Work of Iconic Photographer William Klein.