Inspired By Gordon Parks

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jan 17, 2022

[REBROADCAST FROM 11/15/21] The new HBO documentary “A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks” provides a portrait of the acclaimed photographer and his legacy, via interviews with fans including Spike Lee, Ava Duvernay, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and reflections from photographers whom Parks influenced. Director John Maggio and photographer Jamel Shabazz join to talk about the film.

This segment was guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

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