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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. 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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Jun 11, 2020 · Charles Burnett’s “Killer of Sheep” and Billy Woodberry’s “Bless Their Little Hearts” were part of a movement putting the lived experience of black working-class characters onscreen.
