10 Interesting Facts About "Ernest Cole Lost and Found"

LaKeith Stanfield breathes life into Ernest Cole's legacy in 'Lost and Found.

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Ernest Cole, a trailblazer, became one of the first Black freelance photographers in apartheid-era South Africa.

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Cole's early photos, a raw glimpse into Black communities under apartheid, sent shockwaves globally.

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Fleeing to the U.S. in 1966, Cole's lens captured the segregated cultures of New York City and the American South.

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Cole's banned book, "House of Bondage," denounced apartheid, cementing his status as a renowned photographer.

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Posthumously, over 60,000 of Cole's unseen images were discovered in a Stockholm bank vault.

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LaKeith Stanfield collaborates with Raoul Peck to ensure Cole's essential story resonates with audiences.

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The Ernest Cole Family Estate grants exclusive access, sharing never-before-seen images with Peck's production.

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"Ernest Cole: Lost and Found" - a profound journey through adversity, illuminating hidden chapters of Cole's life.

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Witness the power of storytelling in images as Cole's legacy resonates with a new generation.

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