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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

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  • 1h 29m
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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks (2021)
Follows 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.
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Follows Gordon Parks' stellar career from staff photographer for LIFE magazine, through his artistic development photographing everyday Americans, through his evolution as a novelist and gro... Read allFollows 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.Follows 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.
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  • Director
    • John Maggio
  • Stars
    • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    • Jelani Cobb
    • Anderson Cooper
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    A Beautiful Palate Of Cinematography That Will Last Forever
    Great documentary and we'll never argue this isn't Black Excellence but wish documentary would've divulged more of Parks personal Life. Gordon Parks magically spread a message through photography across America to do Better!
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      • November 15, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wybór broni. Zainspirowani przez Gordona Parksa
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      • HBO Documentary Films
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