Shot over a span of ten years, “Brief Encounters” chronicles the journey of world-famous photographer Gregory Crewdson as he endeavors to craft his distinctive, surreal, and intricately detailed depictions of suburban existence. In pursuit of his haunting vision of American life, as well as his personal fears, aspirations, and inner longings, Crewdson goes to great lengths—setting houses ablaze, constructing 90-foot sets with teams of sixty, and closing down city streets. “Brief Encounters” offers an up-close look at one of the most celebrated visual artists of our era.