The Picture Taker
Synopsis
From his Memphis studio, Ernest Withers’ nearly 2 million images were a treasured record of Black history but his legacy was complicated by decades of secret FBI service revealed only after his death. Was he a friend of the civil rights community, or enemy—or both?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Picture Taker | Official Trailer | Independent Lens | PBS
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-10
Release History & Theatrical Window
Philadelphia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Bertelsen
- Original Score
- Erin O'Hara
- Original Title
- The Picture Taker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Realization Pictures, K2 Pictures, Ark Media, ITVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Bertelsen
Erin O'Hara
Jerry Henry, Aaron Baggett, Keith Walker
Paula Heredia, Bryan Gunnar Cole
Lise Yasui, Sally Jo Fifer, Lois Vossen, Leslie Fields-Cruz, Tony Decaneas
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Bertelsen
Director
Lise Yasui
Producer
Phil Bertelsen
Producer
Paula Heredia
Editor
Bryan Gunnar Cole
Editor
Jerry Henry
Director of Photography
Aaron Baggett
Director of Photography
Keith Walker
Director of Photography
Erin O'Hara
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Picture Taker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Picture Taker
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What is The Picture Taker about?
From his Memphis studio, Ernest Withers’ nearly 2 million images were a treasured record of Black history but his legacy was complicated by decades of secret FBI service revealed only after his death. Was he a friend of the civil rights community, or enemy—or both?
Who directed The Picture Taker?
The Picture Taker was directed by Phil Bertelsen.
Who stars in The Picture Taker?
The principal cast of The Picture Taker includes Not specified.
When was The Picture Taker released and how long is it?
The Picture Taker was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Picture Taker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Picture Taker was composed by Erin O'Hara.