
“Among the best films….I’ve seen this year,”(Matt Fagerholm, RogerEbert.com), this “great achievement” explores the enduring legacy of photographer, writer, composer, activist, and filmmaker Gordon Parks, and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on artists working today. Gordon’s legacy comes to life through three contemporary photographers: Devin Allen, LaToya Ruby Frazier, and Jamel Shabazz. The film celebrates the power of images in advancing racial, economic, and social equality as seen through the lens of Gordon Parks, one of America’s most trailblazing artists, and the generation of young photographers, filmmakers, and activists he inspired.
- Year2021
- Runtime89 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJohn Maggio
“Among the best films….I’ve seen this year,”(Matt Fagerholm, RogerEbert.com), this “great achievement” explores the enduring legacy of photographer, writer, composer, activist, and filmmaker Gordon Parks, and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on artists working today. Gordon’s legacy comes to life through three contemporary photographers: Devin Allen, LaToya Ruby Frazier, and Jamel Shabazz. The film celebrates the power of images in advancing racial, economic, and social equality as seen through the lens of Gordon Parks, one of America’s most trailblazing artists, and the generation of young photographers, filmmakers, and activists he inspired.
- Year2021
- Runtime89 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJohn Maggio