A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks follows the life of filmmaker and photographer Gordon Parks alongside the advancements in racial, social, and economic equality happening through history. A polymath who directed major films like Shaft and was one of the pioneers of the “Blaxploitation” genre, he is best remembered for his portraits of Black Americans experiencing the trials of everyday life. Parks inspired a generation of photographers, filmmakers, and activists—many of whom are featuring in the film. This documentary is an inspirational story about a man who used a camera to change the world and advocate for social justice. Introduction by John Edwin Mason (UVA)
Presented by United Way of Greater Charlottesville
Presented by Charlottesville Radio Group
Supported by WarnerMedia and Verizon
Date
Thursday, October 28
Time
3:45 PM
Location
Culbreth Theatre
Film Info
Director: John Maggio
Runtime: 89 mins.
Genre: Documentaries
Year: 2021
Country: USA
Language: English
Featuring: Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Jelani Cobb, Anderson Cooper.
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