Voices in the mirror
Voices in the mirror
About this book
Presents the autobiography of Gordon Parks, a photographer, writer, and director who worked his way from homelessness to success. Explores Parks's ability to break down barriers to become the first black photographer at "Vogue" and "Life," and the first black screenwriter and director in Hollywood. Describes his relationships with Ingrid Bergman, Roberto Rossellini, Malcom X, Elijah Muhammad, and Muhammad Ali. Also examines his different life experiences in Minnesota; Washington, D.C.; Paris; Rio; and Harlem.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL546317W
Subjects
African American photographersBiographyPhotographersAfro-American photographersAfrican American authorsPhotographes noirs américainsBiographiesKansas authorsAfrican AmericansAufsatzsammlungMotion picture producers and directorsAfrican American motion picture producers and directorsScreenwritersAfrican American screenwritersPhotographesProducteurs et réalisateurs de cinémaProducteurs et réalisateurs de cinéma noirs américainsScénaristes