Movie Monday Half Past Autumn Part 3 and 4

1. My definition of being successful is to be able to live happily on a consistent basis.
2. I have given up free time to play to dedicate myself to achieving excellence in school, for a better chance for success.
3. Gordon Parks gave up side activities to focus on what he really wants to do.
4. V. K. Wellington Koo, a ambassador for France, Great Britain, and the United States in the UN. Was also a diplomat from China
5. $10000
6. There was a fortune that was offered
7. The ultimate goal was not money but education and awareness
8. It would be written and directed by a black director, and would portray an African American protagonist
9. Despite being a negro, his willpower and the content of his character made him powerful and successful
10. Gordon Parks choice of weapon was a 35 mm camera.
11. Genevieve Young was sick and tired of changing her own lifestyle and sacrificing so much of her individuality for Parks. "You would never know what you would be doing in the next second, that's how fast things changed." - Genevieve Young
12. Twelve Years a Slave told a very close story.
13. Gordon Parks Jr. was Gordon Parks's son, who wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps to become a great director. Unfortunately, a plane crash killed him. Gordon Parks Jr. showed promise and never got to finish the project he was working on.
14. My favorite Gordon Parks photo is American Gothic featuring Ella Watson.
15. I will remember how Gordon Parks was so determined and successful in crossing not only racial barriers but also photography-field barriers to achieve such respect today.