Gordon Parks

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• Celebrating the life of photographer and filmmaker and Minnesotan Gordon Parks at the Ordway

  MPR’s Dan Olson reports on a VocalEssence tribute to artist Gordon Parks. Report includes numerous commentaries.

  Feb. 11, 20055 minSave
• Westminster Town Hall Forum: Gordon Parks - A Life of Art

  Midday presents a Westminster Town Hall Forum with writer, photographer, and artist Gordon Parks. His address is entitled “A Life of Art.” Parks recalls his family, time in St. Paul, and his art. Following the speech, Parks answers audience questions.

  Nov. 25, 199655 minSave
• Homage to Black film director Gordon Parks

  MPR’s John Rabe talks with Gordon Parks about his influential film career. Parks discusses “The Learning Tree,” amongst other works.

  Jun. 7, 19969 minSave
• Gordon Parks delves into his book "Shannon"

  An interview with author and photographer Gordon Parks about his writing. Parks details his interest in Ireland and the resulting novel Shannon.

  Sep. 26, 1981Save
• Gordon Parks - Universality in Art

  Writer, photographer, and artist Gordon Parks speaking at Our Creative Community Conference at the Spring Hill Center in Wayzata, Minnesota. Parks address was titled “Universality in Art.” Subjects of speech included his time in Minnesota, race issues, the Civil Rights movement, and education.

  Jun. 17, 198047 minSave