Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

The film "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" (2006) tells the story of Diane Arbus, a mother and housewife who feels uncomfortable in her privileged world. Characterized by Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Lionel Sweeney, a neighbor with hypertrichosis, Diane is inspired to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry. She starts taking photographs of people living on the fringes of society, including transvestites and dwarves, with the help of Lionel's wigmaking business. As their relationship deepens, Diane must confront her old life and make a choice between her family and her newfound passion for photography.