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Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes (born April 1, 1972), known together professionally as the Hughes brothers, are American film directors and producers.
Allen Hughes is a filmmaker who co-directed Menace II Society, The Book of Eli, and From Hell with his brother Albert. He also directed music videos, documentaries, and TV shows, and was nominated for four Primetime Emmys.
- January 1, 1
- Director, Producer, Writer
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Allen Hughes
Apr 21, 2023 · Allen Hughes, who directed Tupac's first music videos and co-wrote Menace II Society, shares his personal and professional journey with the late rap legend in Dear Mama, a five-part series. He reveals how he was assaulted by Tupac in 1994, how he reconciled with him, and why he wanted to explore their mother-son relationship.
- Kevin Polowy
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Allen Hughes. Director: The Book of Eli. Albert and Allen Hughes began making movies at age 12, but their formal film education began their freshman year of high school when Allen took a TV production class.
- April 1, 1972
Apr 20, 2023 · The filmmaker and co-director of Tupac's first music videos reveals how he came to make the definitive look at the rap legend and his mother, Afeni Shakur. He shares his personal and professional insights on Tupac's life, legacy, and myth.
- 4 min
- David Fear
Apr 21, 2023 · After watching all five episodes of director Allen Hughes’ new docuseries “Dear Mama,” which astutely threads the influential and turbulent lives of late rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother and former Black Panther Afeni Shakur, a crushing feeling takes over: Their outcomes were inevitable.
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May 5, 2023 · The filmmaker reflects on his friendship and fallout with the late rapper, his mother's activism, and his catharsis in the FX docuseries. He also discusses how he unraveled the myth of Tupac and found his global symbol of rebellion.
