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Charles Burnett. Director: Killer of Sheep. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 13, 1944, Charles Burnett moved with his family to the Watts area of Los Angeles at an early age.
- January 1, 1
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- Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Charles Burnett ( / bɜːrˈnɛt /; born April 13, 1944) is an American film director, film producer, writer, editor, actor, photographer, and cinematographer. His most popular films include Killer of Sheep (1978), My Brother's Wedding (1983), To Sleep with Anger (1990), The Glass Shield (1994), and Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation (2007).
Charles Burnett. Director: Killer of Sheep. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 13, 1944, Charles Burnett moved with his family to the Watts area of Los Angeles at an early age.
- April 13, 1944
Born in Mississippi and raised in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, Burnett is an independent filmmaker whose work has been praised for its portrayal of the African-American experience. He wrote, directed, produced, photographed and edited his first feature film, KILLER OF SHEEP, in 1977.
Aug 17, 2023 · Charles Burnett is best known for his landmark portraits of Black American life, from the aching neorealism of “Killer of Sheep” to the mordant mysticism of “To Sleep with Anger,” his films aim...
- Robert Daniels
Charles Burnett, American filmmaker who gained critical acclaim for his realistic and intimate portrayals of African American families. His movies were revered by critics yet rarely enjoyed any commercial success.
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Nov 9, 2017 · Film director, writer and producer Charles Burnett will receive an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
