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Gordon Parks

Nov 30, 1912 - Mar 07, 2006 (93 years old) in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States

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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.

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Known For

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Shaft
Lenox Lounge Patron
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BaadAsssss Cinema
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Lincoln
Henry H. Garnet (voice)
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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
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The History Makers: Success
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All Power to the People!
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Moments Without Proper Names
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How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
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Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks
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Unstoppable
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