The Journey Of Gordon Parks


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia is hosting a town-hall meeting with Gordon Parks who will be interviewed by Johnnetta Cole, the former President of Spelman College and current Emory professor. Gordon Parks is a renowned African-American director, photojournalist, poet, composer and author. He worked for many years as a photographer and writer for Life magazine, has written numerous books and has directed 11 films including: "Shaft's Big Score!," "The Super Cops" and "The Learning Tree," which is based on his novel.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Interview
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia is hosting a town-hall meeting with Gordon Parks who will be interviewed by Johnnetta Cole, the former President of Spelman College and current Emory professor. Gordon Parks is a renowned African-American director, photojournalist, poet, composer and author. He worked for many years as a photographer and writer for Life magazine, has written numerous books and has directed 11 films including: "Shaft's Big Score!," "The Super Cops" and "The Learning Tree," which is based on his novel.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Interview
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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