Moments without Proper Names
Synopsis
Parks makes himself the subject, tracing his development as a person and an artist through a non-narrative abstract self-portrait that combines his photographs with his poetry, musical compositions and scenes from his films. It also features footage of Parks, plus interpretations of his personal reminiscences performed by actors Avery Brooks, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Joe Seneca.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Parks
- Screenplay & Story
- Shep Morgan, Gordon Parks
- Original Score
- Gordon Parks
- Original Title
- Moments without Proper Names
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Past America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parks
Shep Morgan, Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks
Michael Livesey
John Carter
Shep Morgan, John Carter, Jeanne Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
John Carter
Editor
Shep Morgan
Producer
John Carter
Producer
Michael Livesey
Director of Photography
Shep Morgan
Production Design
John Carter
Production Design
Shep Morgan
Writer
Gordon Parks
Director
Gordon Parks
Writer
Jeanne Wolf
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Moments without Proper Names.
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BD Release: 1986-1990
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What is Moments without Proper Names about?
Parks makes himself the subject, tracing his development as a person and an artist through a non-narrative abstract self-portrait that combines his photographs with his poetry, musical compositions and scenes from his films. It also features footage of Parks, plus interpretations of his personal reminiscences performed by actors Avery Brooks, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Joe Seneca.
Who directed Moments without Proper Names?
Moments without Proper Names was directed by Gordon Parks.
Who stars in Moments without Proper Names?
The principal cast of Moments without Proper Names includes Gordon Parks, Avery Brooks, Roscoe Lee Browne, Joe Seneca, Duke Ellington.
When was Moments without Proper Names released and how long is it?
Moments without Proper Names was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Moments without Proper Names?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moments without Proper Names was composed by Gordon Parks.