The man who shot fashion, poverty, and Shaft—spilling tea for 19 glorious minutes.
"Listen to a Stranger" spotlights esteemed writer, photographer, and filmmaker Gordon Parks, Sr., who discusses his life and career in the documentary. The film is an in-depth portrait of an iconic African-American artist and an early example of the work of Henry Hampton's groundbreaking production company, Blackside, Inc., which later created the seminal civil rights documentary series Eyes on the Prize.
Direction
Romas Slezas lets Parks breathe—no rushed cuts, just presence.
Director
Romas Slezas
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