Alabama State Council of the Arts; Moments of Dignity: P.H. Polk

Item Information

Title:
Alabama State Council of the Arts; Moments of Dignity: P.H. Polk
Description:
P.H. Polk was an African-American photographer known for his powerful photographs capturing the lives and personalities of African American people. The piece focuses on Polk's work including his potrait shop in Tuskegee, his photos of the old characters of Macon county, Albama, notable people he photographed, his process, and more. It also highlights his personality, early life, and his time spent in Chicago. Lastly, the piece addresses the power of photography and other notable photographers at this time.
Production company:
University of Alabama Center for Public Television and Radio
Editor:
Clay, Kevin
Date:
April 22, 2002
Format:
Film/Video
Location:
University of Alabama Center for Public Television
Collection (local):
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Collection
Series:
University of Alabama Center for Public Television > Alabama State Council of the Arts
Extent:
00:54:37.875
Link to Item:
https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-431a017cd31
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