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Ernest Withers was a photographer based in Memphis, TN. He photographed everything that happened in town from baptisms to weddings to funerals. When the Civil Rights Movement began, he photographed that as a part of life in town, including the day MLK was shot.

He was also an informant for the FBI for many many years.

This is a complicated story, because the whole situation is complicated.

You have 24 hours to watch it on PBS’ app as part of their “Independent Lens” programme.

EDIT: if you would like more information on the presentation, head to https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-picture-taker/

Very much recommended.

★★★★☆

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PBSJan 31, 2023
With Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer — and paid FBI informant — there was a lot more than meets the eye.

Stream #PictureTakerPBS from @IndependentLens now on the PBS app.
https://www.pbs.org/video/the-picture-taker-boku3f/

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/PBS/status/1620467018645250050
Independent Lens | The Picture Taker | Season 24 | Episode 7 | PBS

Meet Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer—and FBI informant.

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PBSJan 29, 2023
The vibrant life of Ernest Withers — civil rights photographer, and FBI informant — was anything but black and white.

Watch @IndependentLens’ #PictureTakerPBS on the PBS app starting tomorrow.

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“The vibrant life of Ernest Withers — civil rights photographer, and FBI informant — was anything but black and white. Watch @IndependentLens’ #PictureTakerPBS on the PBS app starting tomorrow.”

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