A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
2021 · Movie · 1h 29m
"The new generation of artists shaped by a legend."
The read
A Balasaur Score of 77 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, Metacritic 73/100. Scores higher than 70% of the 2,021 2020s documentary movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 29m. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic73/100
20 audience votes
Key crew
- John MaggioDirector
- Gary LionelliOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ava DuVernaySelf
- Spike LeeSelf
- Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf
- Anderson CooperSelf
- Bryan StevensonSelf
- Nelson GeorgeSelf
- Richard RoundtreeSelf
- LaToya Ruby FrazierSelf
Stills
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