Six Pictures: Gordon Parks’ Cinematic Style

A new exhibition looks at how the legendary photographer used a filmmaker’s eye to make memorable documentary images.

Like all good movie trailers, the teaser for 1971’s Shaft came with a catchy tagline, one that managed to throw shade on Sean Connery and Steve McQueen: “Shaft. Hotter than Bond. Cooler than Bullitt. Rated R. If you want to see Shaft, ask your mama.”...

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