Dive deep into the making of a landmark American film and the legacy of its groundbreaking creator.
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In his lifetime, Parks produced an astonishing literary output, including four volumes of memoirs, several novels, a children’s book, a poetry collection, and several texts pairing his photographs with his own writings. His first novel, The Learning Tree…
At a time when Hollywood still struggles to reflect the diversity of American life, the film of The Learning Tree, shot both in Fort Scott and Hollywood, sets important precedents. With the backing of his friend,…
