Smash His Camera

The documentary film Smash His Camera exposes viewers to the life and times of Ron Galella—arguably the most infamous paparazzi of the last half-century. Galella's bulldog tactics and antics have enabled him to candidly capture those of celebrity stature.

Central Park October 7, 1971

The film highlights the triumph and genius of Galella's work and his failure to be endured by those caught in his gaze. No one escaped his lens, and some were the focal point for many years, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. At one point after being hounded by Galella across New York City, she famously directed an accompanying secret service agent to smash his camera.

Images Ron Galella