Ernest Cole
Ernest Cole was a South African photographer and photojournalist who became one of the most significant chroniclers of apartheid through his powerful imagery. Born in 1940, Cole's work captured the dehumanization and struggles of Black people in South Africa, culminating in his acclaimed book 'House of Bondage,' which showcased the harsh realities of racial segregation. After fleeing South Africa in 1966, Cole lived in the United States during the civil rights movement, where he documented the Black American experience, revealing the parallels between racism in both countries. His extensive collection of photographs remained largely unseen until the discovery of 40,000 negatives in 2017, which have since brought renewed attention to his legacy.
Born on Oct 14, 1940 (84 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,224 | $240,000 | 123$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,196,709 | 5,224 | $240,000 | 123$ |
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Portugal:
Ernest Cole was a South African photographer during apartheid, and his story is told in Raoul Peck's film.
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South Africa:
Ernest Cole was a revered but almost forgotten South African documentary photographer who was forced into exile in 1966.
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South Africa:
Ernest Cole was a documentary photographer known for his powerful work against apartheid in South Africa.
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Greece:
Ernest Cole was a photographer who documented the harsh realities of apartheid in South Africa.
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Haiti:
The documentary focuses on the life of Ernest Cole, a notable photographer.
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Ireland:
Ernest Cole was a black South African photographer known for his groundbreaking collection 'House of Bondage' that documented life under apartheid.
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United Kingdom:
Ernest Cole was a South African photographer who documented the dehumanisation of Black people during apartheid.
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