Director
Gordon Parks
Born November 30, 1912 in Fort Scott, Kansas, United StatesDied March 7, 200610 films
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Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was a groundbreaking American photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film director. He is best remembered for his photo essays for Life magazine and as the director of the 1971 film Shaft.
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