Ron Howard on Capturing Photographer Richard Avedon’s ‘Artistic Endurance’ in Cannes Documentary: ‘You Can Be Commercial and Not a Sellout’

By Angelique Jackson

Angelique Jackson

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Over the weekend, Ron Howard made his ninth trip to the Cannes Film Festival to debut his latest documentary, “Avedon,” about the legendary photographer Richard Avedon. But, en route to the French Riviera, the Oscar-winning director made a pit stop at the University of Oklahoma to receive an honorary degree. The recognition was more profound than your average salute: it’s the culmination of his family’s history with the university, where Howard’s parents met as students and fell in love.

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