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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks is a 2021 documentary film that follows the life of the photographer and filmmaker Gordon Parks. Its title derives from Parks’ 1967 autobiography. [2] [3] The film features Devin Allen, Jelani Cobb, Anderson Cooper, Ava DuVernay, Nelson George, Jamel Shabazz, Spike Lee, and LaToya Ruby Frazier. [4]
Featuring a star-studded cast of talking heads, John Maggio's portrait of one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists doesn't dig deep enough.
Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was an American photographer, composer, author, poet, and filmmaker, who became prominent in U.S. documentary photojournalism in the 1940s through 1970s—particularly in issues of civil rights, poverty and African Americans—and in glamour photography.
After the band was dropped from their label Maggio pursued a career in documentary film and has been a partner at Brooklyn based film company Ark Media since 2003. [7] [8] His latest film A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks (HBO) will have its world premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. [9]
Stunning black-and-white images from over 70 years ago show what life used to be like in one of Manhattan's most famous neighborhoods.
The documentaries include Joe Berlinger‘s Shadowland, as well as projects exploring the accomplishments of Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks and the scandals of England’s Prince Andrew.
HBO Documentary Films: "Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street" (HBO) HBO Documentary Films: "A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks" (HBO) MSNBC Films: "Paper and Glue" (MSNBC) The One and Only Dick Gregory (Showtime) The Real Charlie Chaplin (Showtime) Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary Outstanding Social Issue Documentary
This documentary attempts to fix that by sharing the experiences of four patients at a forensic psychiatric hospital, all while lightening the tone with a bit of humor and charm. ... Watch on HBO ...