F11 and Be There
New York Times Critic’s Pick
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1h 20m
Directed by Jethro Waters • Documentary • 2020 • 80 minutes
F11 AND BE THERE is a commentary on American civil rights, race, social justice, and art, told through the many lenses of legendary photographer Burk Uzzle. With a career that spans 65+ years, Burk Uzzle has created some of the most iconic photographs in American history. He continues making renowned photography museum exhibitions today, age 82, with African Americans in Eastern North Carolina.
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