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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

"The new generation of artists shaped by a legend."

6.8(19 votes)
2021
1h 29m
Documentary

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.

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Production

Companies:
HBO Documentary Films
Kunhardt Films

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

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