A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks (2021)

  • NR
  • 06/18/2021 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 29m

The new generation of artists shaped by a legend.

Overview

This documentary chronicles renaissance man Gordon Parks’ stellar career from staff photographer for LIFE magazine, through his artistic development photographing everyday Americans, through his evolution as a novelist and groundbreaking filmmaker.

John Maggio

Director

Cast

Ava DuVernay's headshot

Ava DuVernay

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Spike Lee's headshot

Spike Lee

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's headshot

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Anderson Cooper's headshot

Anderson Cooper

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Bryan Stevenson's headshot

Bryan Stevenson

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Nelson George's headshot

Nelson George

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Richard Roundtree's headshot

Richard Roundtree

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LaToya Ruby Frazier's headshot

LaToya Ruby Frazier

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