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Academy Award Nominated documentary Blood Ties: The Life and Work of Sally Mann artfully explores the world of the prominent and controversial photographer. With her own children as subjects, Mann has been exploring the subtle truths of childhood in an ongoing series. It's a fascinating visit to the rural bohemia of the photographer and her main models: her eerily self-possessed children, whose nude pictures gave Pat Robertson fits. As Blood Ties reveals, six-year-old Virginia, nine-year-old Jessie, and 11-year-old Emmett all have strong opinions and tremendous resolve. Music by R.E.M enhances Mann's compelling photographs and the powerful images of family togetherness in the film. Directed by Steven Cantor & Peter Spirer Executive Producer Mark Mori Music: R.E.M Running time: 30 minutes Includes Bonus Feature: Alec Baldwin interviews Blood Ties Director Steven Cantor from the Independent Film Channel Series Raw Footage. Running time 30 minutes.