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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.
- David Fear
ALLEN HUGHES is a filmmaker and documentarian rivaled by few, whose canon of work is as electrifying and entertaining as it is challenging and increasingly urgent. Allen’s major leap into the entertainment industry came with his and twin brother Albert’s jolting debut as the 20-year-old creators/directors of Menace II Society.
Allen Hughes is a film director and producer, known for Menace II Society, Dead Presidents and The Book of Eli. He is the twin brother of Albert Hughes and was born in Detroit, Michigan, to an African-American father and an Armenian-Iranian mother.
- April 1, 1972
Apr 18, 2023 · The filmmaker explores the life and legacy of the late rap icon through his relationship with his mother, Afeni Shakur, a Black Panther activist and Panther 21 member. The five-part series features rare footage, interviews and vocal takes from Tupac and his peers.
Jul 9, 2017 · Allen Hughes, the filmmaker behind The Defiant Ones, a documentary about the partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, talks about his creative process, his relationship with the subjects, and his future projects. He reveals how he got Dr. Dre to open up, how he approached the documentary differently, and why he chose four parts.
