Voices in the mirror

Description:

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.

subjects: African American photographers,  Biography,  Photographers,  Afro-American photographers,  African American authors,  Photographes noirs américains,  Biographies,  Kansas authors,  African Americans,  Aufsatzsammlung,  Motion picture producers and directors,  African American motion picture producers and directors,  Screenwriters,  African American screenwriters,  Photographes,  Producteurs et réalisateurs de cinéma,  Producteurs et réalisateurs de cinéma noirs américains,  Scénaristes,  Scénaristes noirs américains,  Autobiografie

People: Gordon Parks (1912-)

Places: United States