The Picture Taker(2022)
The Picture Taker Synopsis
From his Memphis studio, Ernest Withers’ nearly 2 million images were a treasured record of Black history but his legacy was complicated by decades of secret FBI service revealed only after his death. Was he a friend of the civil rights community, or enemy—or both?
The Picture Taker (2022) is a documentary and history film directed by Phil Bertelsen, released on October 27, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 20m.
- Director:
- Phil Bertelsen
- Producers:
- Phil Bertelsen, Lise Yasui
- Cinematographer:
- Keith Walker
- Composer:
- Erin O'Hara
- Production:
- Realization Pictures, K2 Pictures, Ark Media, ITVS
- Status:
- Released
The Picture Taker (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Picture Taker before you stream it.
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The Picture Taker was released on October 27, 2022 and runs for 1h 20m.
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