The Picture Taker (2022)

The Picture Taker (2022) poster

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?

Director: Phil Bertelsen
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:
Music: Erin O'Hara
Cinematography: Keith Walker, Jerry Henry
Editing: Bryan Gunnar Cole, Paula Heredia
Production: Realization Pictures, K2 Pictures, Ark Media, ITVS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Resistance Against Racism, Civil Rights Protests and Equality Era

Keywords

photographer, fbi, civil rights, memphis, tennessee, black history, civil rights movement

Trailer

The Picture Taker Trailer
More Films by Director: Phil Bertelsen
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Picture Taker about?
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?
Who directed The Picture Taker?
The Picture Taker was directed by Phil Bertelsen.
How long is The Picture Taker?
The Picture Taker has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is The Picture Taker?
The Picture Taker is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Picture Taker produced?
The Picture Taker was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Picture Taker?
The themes of The Picture Taker include: Resistance Against Racism, Civil Rights Protests and Equality Era.