Every Picture Needs a Frame This documentary delves into the complex relationship between renowned American photographer and playboy Peter Beard and eight Kenyan artists who collaborated with him over six decades.

The film explores their transformative journeys, revisiting their time at Hog Ranch, a place filled with both great joy during its heyday and immense pain towards its closure. Through intimate stories, we uncover the artists’ reflections on their time with Beard, exploring the beauty and creativity that flourished there, as well as the darker realities of social injustice and exploitation that emerged.

This poignant film sparks an uncomfortable yet necessary conversation, shedding light on the hidden truths of their experiences and raising critical questions about the future of artistic collaboration and fair recognition.

Every Picture Needs a Frame is not only a tribute to the artistry born at Hog Ranch but also a call to address the systemic issues that shaped these artists’ journeys.