Mcqueen

The filmmakers can only speculate why McQueen, who struggled with drug addiction, took his life.

"He had this reputation for being abrasive, punk,'' said Ettedgui. "But what we see in the archive is McQueen with friends, with his parents, even his beloved dogs, being very human and very tender at times.''

The beautiful and outlandish designs in “Savage Beauty,” culled from McQueen’s 20-year career, have the power to startle and enthrall.