From Oct 14 through 20 BAM presents a run of The Picture Taker (2022), the fascinating story of iconic civil rights photographer-and secret FBI informant-Ernest Withers.
Withers developed nearly 2 million images that came to define America's civil rights struggle, capturing everything from everyday celebrations of Black Memphis to the triumphs and tragedies of the Civil Rights Movement. But the push and pull of history is perhaps best illuminated by the Black photojournalist's lesser known work: decades of secret FBI service uncovered only after his death.
Featuring interviews with people who knew him as a civil rights hero-and only recently learned of his FBI involvement-The Picture Taker is a fascinating documentary from Phil Bertelsen (Who Killed Malcom X?) about Withers' mystery, motives, and legacy.
Additional information and tickets: https://www.bam.org/film/2022/the-picture-taker
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