See Know Evil is a documentary film that chronicles the meteoric rise and tragic fall of fashion photographer Davide Sorrenti. Set against the backdrop of the 1990s New York City youth culture, the film offers a candid and uncensored look into Sorrenti's life and art. Through interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as archival footage and his own photographs, the film explores how Sorrenti became a cultural icon and defined a generation.
Sorrenti started his career as a teenage prodigy, shooting for fashion magazines like Versace and Interview, and quickly became known for his raw, edgy style that captured the zeitgeist of the 90s. He was part of a new wave of photographers who were unafraid to push boundaries and challenge conventions, and his work became synonymous with the "heroin chic" aesthetic that was popular at the time.
However, Sorrenti's success was marred by his own struggles with addiction. He battled with heroin addiction throughout his career, and his work and personal life were deeply intertwined. In See Know Evil, we see the toll that addiction took on Sorrenti's body and mind, and how it ultimately led to his premature death at the age of 20.
Despite the darkness that surrounds Sorrenti's life and work, See Know Evil is also a celebration of his creative vision and his impact on the world of photography and fashion. The film offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in cultural history and the legacy of an artist who left an indelible mark on his generation.