Gordon Parks (1912–2006) |
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The pre-eminent American photojournalist of sub-Saharan descent. An acclaimed photographer for Life magazine from the late 40s through late 60s, he turned to directing films, his second of which, the blaxploitation movie Shaft (1971), achieved success at the box office. In 1989 his first film effort, The Learning Tree (1969), was selected among ...
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Born:in Fort Scott, Kansas, USADied:(age 93) in New York City, New York, USA |
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[1976 interview in "The Village Voice"] I don't make black exploitation films.Trivia:
Considered one of the contributors (along with Melvin Van Peebles) to the blaxploitation genre - Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) and Shaft (1971) were the first films to start that genre. See more »Star Sign:
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