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Release Year1973
Runtime0h 19m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
DirectorRomas Slezas
WritersRomas Slezas
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsListen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks
About Listen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks
"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.
Directed by Romas Slezas, Listen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks leans on a strong ensemble — Gordon Parks, Richard Roundtree — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1973.
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