Moments without Proper Names(1987)
Moments without Proper Names Synopsis
Parks makes himself the subject, tracing his development as a person and an artist through a non-narrative abstract self-portrait that combines his photographs with his poetry, musical compositions and scenes from his films. It also features footage of Parks, plus interpretations of his personal reminiscences performed by actors Avery Brooks, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Joe Seneca.
Moments without Proper Names (1987) is a documentary film directed by Gordon Parks, released on January 1, 1987 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Gordon Parks, Avery Brooks, Roscoe Lee Browne and Joe Seneca. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Parks
- Writers:
- Shep Morgan, Gordon Parks
- Producers:
- Shep Morgan, John Carter, Jeanne Wolf
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Livesey
- Production:
- Past America
- Status:
- Released
Moments without Proper Names Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gordon Parks
as Self
Avery Brooks
as Self
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Self
Joe Seneca
as Self
Duke Ellington
as Self (archive footage)
Coretta Scott King
as Self (archive footage)
Ben Webster
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Parks, written by Shep Morgan and Gordon Parks, produced by Shep Morgan, John Carter and Jeanne Wolf.
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Moments without Proper Names Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Moments without Proper Names – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moments without Proper Names online?
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Moments without Proper Names (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Moments without Proper Names?
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The main cast of Moments without Proper Names (1987) includes Gordon Parks, Avery Brooks, Roscoe Lee Browne, Joe Seneca and Duke Ellington. The film was directed by Gordon Parks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Moments without Proper Names released?
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Moments without Proper Names was released on January 1, 1987 and runs for 59m.
Is Moments without Proper Names worth watching?
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Moments without Proper Names (1987) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.