A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
“The new generation of artists shaped by a legend.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Maggio
- Original Score
- Gary Lionelli
- Original Title
- A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Kunhardt Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Maggio
Gary Lionelli
Joe Arcidiacono, Clair Popkin
Richard Lowe
Alicia Keys, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Jelani Cobb, Jacqueline Glover
Department Leadership Roster
John Maggio
Director
Gary Lionelli
Original Music Composer
Joe Arcidiacono
Director of Photography
Clair Popkin
Director of Photography
John Maggio
Producer
Monica Berra
Producer
Richard Lowe
Producer
George Kunhardt
Producer
Teddy Kunhardt
Producer
Matthew O. Henderson
Producer
Richard Lowe
Editor
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What is A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks about?
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.
Who directed A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks?
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks was directed by John Maggio.
Who stars in A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks?
The principal cast of A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks includes Ava DuVernay, Spike Lee, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Anderson Cooper, Bryan Stevenson.
When was A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks released and how long is it?
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks was composed by Gary Lionelli.