Larry Clark is an American filmmaker, photographer, and screenwriter known for his raw and uncompromising portrayal of marginalized youth. Born in 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he first gained recognition for his photographic work, particularly with Tulsa (1971), before transitioning to cinema. He directed Kids (1995), a cult film that vividly explores the lives of New York teenagers with striking authenticity. Throughout his career, Larry Clark has captured intense and provocative stories, blending documentary aesthetics with artistic sensitivity.