Gordon Parks

Gordon Parks

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was a groundbreaking American photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film director. He is best remembered for his photo essays for Life magazine and as the director of the 1971 film Shaft. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gordon Parks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

  • Title: Gordon Parks
  • Popularity: 11.564
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1912-11-30
  • Place of Birth: Fort Scott, Kansas, United States
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Gordon Parks Movies

  • 2002
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    BaadAsssss Cinema
    BaadAsssss Cinema

    5.9 2002 HD

    With archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlooked historical period of filmmaking acts as an introduction rather...

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Larry Cohen

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  • 2000
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    Shaft
    Shaft

    6.003 2000 HD

    New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps...

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Samuel L. Jackson

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  • 1971
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    Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
    Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location

    7 1971 HD

    A behind the scenes look at the filming of the movie Shaft (1971). The movie's director, Gordon Parks is seen directing a couple of fight scenes...

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    Cast: Richard Roundtree

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  • 2005
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    How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
    How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

    6 2005 HD

    Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Marva Allen

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  • 2005
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    The History Makers: Success
    The History Makers: Success

    1 2005 HD

    Ossie Davis, Terry McMillan, Horace Julian Bond, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick and many others share their inspiring stories of success in the first...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ossie Davis

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  • 2000
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    Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks
    Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks

    6 2000 HD

    An intimate look at the life and career of Gordon Parks a true Renaissance man who has excelled as a photographer, novelist, journalist, poet,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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  • 1999
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    Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
    Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

    1 1999 HD

    Paul Robeson: Here I Stand presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man. Athlete, singer, and scholar, Robeson was also a charismatic...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Paul Robeson

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  • 1996
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    All Power to the People!
    All Power to the People!

    5.8 1996 HD

    Using government documents, archive footage and direct interviews with activists and former FBI/CIA officers, All Power to the People documents the...

    Genre: History

    Cast: Mumia Abu-Jamal

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  • 1968
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    Diary of a Harlem Family
    Diary of a Harlem Family

    8 1968 HD

    Presents Gordon Parks' photo-essay "A Harlem Family", framed by a filmed segment featuring Parks and the Fontanelle family and narrated by Parks.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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  • 1992
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    Lincoln
    Lincoln

    7.2 1992 HD

    Famous actors read testimonies from people close to Lincoln about him and his actions during the Civil War.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Jason Robards

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  • 1987
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    Moments Without Proper Names
    Moments Without Proper Names

    1 1987 HD

    Moments Without Proper Names makes Parks makes himself the subject, tracing his development as a person and an artist through an hourlong,...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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  • 1973
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    Listen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks
    Listen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks

    6 1973 HD

    "Listen to a Stranger" spotlights esteemed writer, photographer, and filmmaker Gordon Parks, Sr., who discusses his life and career in the...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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  • 1969
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    My Father: Gordon Parks
    My Father: Gordon Parks

    1 1969 HD

    A documentary made on the set of "The Learning Tree." Narrated by Gordon Parks Jr., and featuring interviews with Gordon Parks Sr. and members of the...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Gordon Parks Jr.

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  • 1969
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    The Moviemakers
    The Moviemakers

    1 1969 HD

    A featurette that shows director Gordon Parks on location for the film The Learning Tree.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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  • 2005
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    Unstoppable
    Unstoppable

    1 2005 HD

    An interview/overview on the influential careers of Gordon Parks, Ossie Davis, and Melvin Van Peebles.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ossie Davis

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  • 1972
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    Shaft's Big Score!
    Shaft's Big Score!

    6 1972 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Richard Roundtree

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  • 1972
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    Shaft's Big Score!
    Shaft's Big Score!

    6 1972 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Richard Roundtree

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  • 1971
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    Shaft
    Shaft

    6.475 1971 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Richard Roundtree

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  • 1969
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    The Learning Tree
    The Learning Tree

    6.9 1969 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Kyle Johnson

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  • 1974
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    The Super Cops
    The Super Cops

    6 1974 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Ron Leibman

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  • 1984
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    Solomon Northup's Odyssey
    Solomon Northup's Odyssey

    6.2 1984 HD

    Genre: History

    Cast: Avery Brooks

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  • 1969
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    The Learning Tree
    The Learning Tree

    6.9 1969 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Kyle Johnson

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  • 1969
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    The Learning Tree
    The Learning Tree

    6.9 1969 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Kyle Johnson

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  • 1976
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    Leadbelly
    Leadbelly

    6.2 1976 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Roger E. Mosley

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  • 1964
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    Flavio
    Flavio

    6 1964 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Flavio da Silva

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  • 1964
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    Flavio
    Flavio

    6 1964 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Flavio da Silva

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  • 1969
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    The Learning Tree
    The Learning Tree

    6.9 1969 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Kyle Johnson

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  • 1969
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    The Learning Tree
    The Learning Tree

    6.9 1969 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Kyle Johnson

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  • 1987
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    Moments Without Proper Names
    Moments Without Proper Names

    1 1987 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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  • 1987
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    Moments Without Proper Names
    Moments Without Proper Names

    1 1987 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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  • 1968
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    The World of Piri Thomas
    The World of Piri Thomas

    10 1968 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Piri Thomas

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  • 1968
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    Diary of a Harlem Family
    Diary of a Harlem Family

    8 1968 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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  • 1969
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    My Father: Gordon Parks
    My Father: Gordon Parks

    1 1969 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Gordon Parks Jr.

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  • 1968
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    The World of Piri Thomas
    The World of Piri Thomas

    10 1968 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Piri Thomas

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  • 1987
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    Moments Without Proper Names
    Moments Without Proper Names

    1 1987 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Gordon Parks

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