ampampquotMontgomerys photographs capture the reality of Americans in crisis in all our flawed tragic ridiculous glory.ampampquot Patrick Radden Keefe author of Empire of Pain The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty American Mirror is awardwinning photographer Philip Montgomerys dramatic chronicle of the United States at a time of profound change. Through his intimate and powerful reporting and a signature blackandwhite style Montgomery reveals the fault lines in American society from police violence and the opioid addiction crisis to the COVID19 pandemic and the demonstrations in support of Black lives. Yet in his unflinching images we also see moments of grace and sacrifice glimmers of solidarity and tireless advocates for democracy.