Article: Gordon Parks, Director of 'Shaft,' to Receive DaimlerChrysler's 2003 'Behind the Lens' Award; * DaimlerChrysler recognizes Hollywood's 'Behind the Lens' artists * Pioneer in Black filmmaking, Gordon Parks, honored.

Gordon Parks, an award-winning photographer, author and director of the original movie "Shaft," will receive the DaimlerChrysler "Behind the Lens" Award on Sunday, March 9, 2003, in Los Angeles. Parks is being recognized for his trailblazing accomplishments in photography, film and the literary arts.

"A creative genius, Parks remains one of our nation's most influential African American artists," said Frank Fountain, Senior Vice President -- Government Affairs and President of the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund. "His work has served as a beacon in arts and culture."

The "Behind the Lens" Award was created in 2002 by DaimlerChrysler to recognize and ...

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