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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

2021· 1h 29m

Documentary

Directed by John Maggio

6.8/ 10

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Where to watch

HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max Amazon Channel

YouTube TV

YouTube TV

HBO Max

HBO Max

Overview

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.

Cast

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Self

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Anderson Cooper

Anderson Cooper

Self

Bryan Stevenson

Self

Nelson George

Nelson George

Self

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