He finally broke through when hired by famed Black outletDRUMmagazine in the late 1950s.
The global community was aware of the atrocities going on, but calls for change were met with indifference.
This made the photographer extremely homesick, which expedited his mental decline.
Photographer Ernest ColeMagnolia Pictures
His demoralization reached its peak, and he gave up on photography entirely.
This reflects the broader narrative of systemic disregard and erasure that Cole fought against throughout his life.
Ernest Cole: Lost and Foundstands as a powerful testament to Coles life and work.
Pecks film is a necessary tribute that ensures Ernests contributions are recognized and remembered for generations.
