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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

The new generation of artists shaped by a legend.
Jun 18, 2021 · 1h 29m
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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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CAST

Ava DuVernay
Self
Spike Lee
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Anderson Cooper
Self
Bryan Stevenson
Self
Nelson George
Self
Richard Roundtree
Self
LaToya Ruby Frazier
Self
Directed by John Maggio

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
HBO Documentary Films, Kunhardt Films
Country
US
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