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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 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.
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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. They soon made a short film entitled How To Be A Burglar and people began to take notice.
- April 1, 1972
Jul 9, 2017 · Allen Hughes, the director of the HBO documentary The Defiant Ones, talks about how he got Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine to open up, his filmmaking approach, and his appreciation for the two music icons. He also reveals how he came up with the idea, how he decided on the length, and what he learned from the project.
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May 30, 2023 · Join Allen Hughes in a captivating interview as he delves into the depths of his exhilarating crime thriller, "Broken City." Starring the dynamic trio of Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe and...
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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.
