Caught in the middle of the firestorm are the children of Ernest Withers , who are disputing the charges and fighting to open the namesake museum that will display his historic images . ` ` Pictures Do n't Lie : a Black in History ' '' explores the legacy of civil rights photographer Ernest Withers . Withers may have led a double life as a paid FBI informant . Use this educator 's and visitor 's guide to debate Withers ' place in civil rights history . The program includes before - viewing and post - viewing questions , media literacy questions and a discussion activity .
` ` Pictures Do n't Lie : a Black in History ' '' explores the legacy of civil rights photographer Ernest Withers . Withers may have led a double life as a paid FBI informant . Use this educator 's and visitor 's guide to debate Withers ' place in civil rights history . The program includes before - viewing and post - viewing questions , media literacy questions and a discussion activity .