William Eggleston DVD out in February

The documentary "William Eggleston in the Real World" will be released on DVD February 14. An intimate look at the iconic photographer by independent director and filmaker Michael Almereyda, the film shows Eggleston's process of shooting "unspectacular, random, ephemeral stuff, signs and toys and trash," Almereyda explains, things that are "simultaneously familiar and strange, recognizable and unknowable," is a way of "elevating commonplace objects and ordinary people" to iconic status, of showing us that everything is worth looking at if looked at the right way. The documentary profiles Eggelston as he photographs, hangs out with family and friends, and ambling about in his underwear.

We tend to develop in our own minds what a person is like, particularly someone famous who we've only "known" through their work. Oftentimes, the reality is much different than we imagined.

You can pre-order the DVD from Amazon.com Here

View Eggleston's Photos at the Eggleston Trust