Gordon Parks

Efsane siyahi dedektifin maceralarını konu alan filmde Samuel L. Jackson başrolde. Bir dönemin umut veren yönetmenlerinden John Singleton, Shaft’ın devam filmiyle karşımızda. Kahramanımız ise 1971 yapımı aynı adlı filmin dedektifinin adaşı ve yeğeni John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson). New York şehri dedektifi John Shaft’a, Trey Howard’ın (Mekhi Phifer), zengin bir emlakçının oğlu olan Walter Wade, Jr. (Christian Bale) tarafından ırkçı nedenlerle öldürülmesi olayını soruşturma görevi verilir. Shaft, cinayetin görgü tanığı Diane Palmieri’yi (Toni Collette) bulur ama kadın çabucak ortadan kaybolur ve mahkemeye çıkmaz. Wade Jr. kefaletle serbest bırakılır, İsviçre’ye kaçar. İki yıl sonra geri döndüğünde Shaft onu ülkeden ayrıldığı için yeniden tutuklar. Pasaportu elinden alınan Wade Jr., emniyet amirliğinde Dominikli uyuşturucu kaçakçısı Peoples Hernandez’e (Jeffrey Wright) rastlar. Katil zanlısı yeniden kefaletle serbest bırakılınca, Shaft görevinden istifa eder.

Using government documents, archive footage and direct interviews with activists and former FBI/CIA officers, All Power to the People documents the history of race relations and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1960s and 70s. Covering the history of slavery, civil-rights activists, political assassinations and exploring the methods used to divide and destroy key figures of movements by government forces, the film then contrasts into Reagan-Era events, privacy threats from new technologies and the failure of the “War on Drugs”, forming a comprehensive view of the goals, aspirations and ultimate demise of the Civil Rights Movement…

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.

An intimate look at the life and career of Gordon Parks a true Renaissance man who has excelled as a photographer, novelist, journalist, poet, musician and filmmaker.

With archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlooked historical period of filmmaking acts as an introduction rather than a complete record. It features interviews with some of the genre's biggest stars, like Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Richard Roundtree. Director Melvin Van Peebles discusses the historical importance of his landmark film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. For a contemporary perspective, the excitable Quentin Tarantino offers his spirited commentary and author/critic bell hooks provides some scholarly social analysis.

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man. Athlete, singer, and scholar, Robeson was also a charismatic champion of the rights of the poor working man, the disfranchised and people of color. He led a life in the vanguard of many movements, achieved international acclaim for his music and suffered tremendous personal sacrifice. His story is one of the great dramas of the 20th century, spanning an international canvas of social upheaval and ideological controversy.

Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike Lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.

A behind the scenes look at the filming of the movie Shaft (1971). The movie's director, Gordon Parks is seen directing a couple of fight scenes which he wants to get in as few takes as possible due to the set-up time and the danger involved in the stunt work. He is also seen speaking to the composer of the film score, 'Isaac Hayes', about the overlaying of the music over one of those fight scenes, and what he wants musically for another scene involving the lead character, John Shaft, moving through Times Square. The latter would eventually become the movie's iconic theme music. Being a frenetically paced action movie, he also works closely with the film's editor, Hugh A. Robertson.

Famous actors read testimonies from people close to Lincoln about him and his actions during the Civil War.

A documentary made on the set of "The Learning Tree." Narrated by Gordon Parks Jr., and featuring interviews with Gordon Parks Sr. and members of the cast and crew.

"Listen to a Stranger" spotlights esteemed writer, photographer, and filmmaker Gordon Parks, Sr., who discusses his life and career in the documentary. The film is an in-depth portrait of an iconic African-American artist and an early example of the work of Henry Hampton's groundbreaking production company, Blackside, Inc., which later created the seminal civil rights documentary series Eyes on the Prize.

Presents Gordon Parks' photo-essay "A Harlem Family", framed by a filmed segment featuring Parks and the Fontanelle family and narrated by Parks.

A featurette that shows director Gordon Parks on location for the film The Learning Tree.

An interview/overview on the influential careers of Gordon Parks, Ossie Davis, and Melvin Van Peebles.

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