Bruce Weber, the film collection
(DVD) 

Originally produced as motion pictures, 1987-2003.

Broken noses: Weber's documentary centers on Andy Minsker, a lightweight boxer and his small boxing club in Portland, Oregon. The Mt. Scott Club consists of twelve boxers ranging in age from ten to sixteen. Most of the youngsters are from broken homes; many of their parents are in prison. The film traces Minsker's boxing career with the United States Olympic Boxing Association, his fights in Las Vegas and his training of the young men whom he has practically adopted as his own sons.

Let's get lost: A biographical film of the late Chet Baker, the great jazz singer and trumpet player, with reminiscences by friends, family and fellow artists interspersed with clips of performances by Baker.

Chop suey: Bruce Weber, introduces gorgeous teenage wrestling star, Peter Johnson, to his personal universe. Whether recreating the music and life of cabaret star Frances Faye, appreciating the wily wit of Diana Vreeland, or considering his own world-class collection of still photographs, Weber imparts a deeply felt humanity. He is a man for whom love, loyalty, friendship, humor and beauty--be it a superb torso or sensitive jaw-line, a bounding, golden-haired retriever, or a pristine waterscape--is all important. Chop Suey brilliantly encompasses Weber's myriad passions and fantasies, his almost Peter Pan-like relationship to those objects of desire the rest of us experience in the glossy magazines or on towering billboards.

A letter to true: The film centers on Bruce Weber's own dogs, a family of golden retrievers including True, and the affection, loyalty, and unconditional love displayed by these animals, interweaved with Weber's personal obsessions: music of the 50s and 60s, home movies of Dirk Bogarde in Provence; conversations with Elizabeth Taylor, recollections of friendships past, and speculation about how our lives have been changed by the events of 9/11.

Not rated.

DVD ; NTSC ; Dolby digital stereo ; full screen and widescreen.

Closed-captioned.