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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 is a renowned American filmmaker who has directed, written, and produced acclaimed films such as Killer of Sheep, To Sleep With Anger, and The Power To Heal. He has received numerous honors, including the MacArthur Fellowship, the Maya Deren Award, and an Oscar for his life's work.
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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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Apr 24, 2019 · The first attempt at an approach that was fully and powerfully developed in the more populated Killer, it’s almost plotless, centering chiefly on the frustrated activity of three unemployed friends played by Andy Burnett, Gene Cherry, and Charles Bracy.
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...
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Learn about the life and career of Charles Burnett, a renowned African-American filmmaker who won the MacArthur Fellowship and the Academy Award for his work. Explore his influences, awards, films, and trivia on IMDb.
Apr 5, 2024 · After 25 years of struggle, the filmmaker's comedy about two lonely seniors premieres at UCLA and will have a theatrical run. The film was rejected by critics and distributors, but praised by audiences and cinephiles.
