Brian Brake was primarily known as a documentary photographer; his work appeared regularly in iconic photo journals Life, Paris Match, and National Geographic. But before heading overseas to work for photo agency Magnum, he was also an accomplished composer of moving images. He shot or directed many classic films for the National Film Unit in the late 40s and early 50s.
Source: http://www.nzonscreen.com/person/brian-brake/biography
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