Johnny Brooks, Angola, Louisiana 3 - 1999

"Johnny Brooks, Angola, Louisiana" is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster. The image shows a portrait of a man, Johnny Brooks, in a cowboy hat, standing with his hands in his pockets. The photograph is part of Luster's series "A History of the Future," which explores themes of race, incarceration, and Southern identity through portraits of individuals living in Angola Prison. Luster's work often uses a sepia tone to emphasize the historical and documentary nature of her photography, showcasing the lives of people who are often marginalized and forgotten.