Killer of Sheep
1977
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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).
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...
Apr 24, 2019 · C harles Burnett has long been recognized by historians as one of the greatest American film directors, and he’s won numerous important awards, including an honorary Oscar in 2017. Nevertheless, he is still relatively unknown beyond the world of committed cinephiles.
Jun 8, 2018 · Since the late 1960s, Charles Burnett has been making highly acclaimed films about the experience of African Americans. Burnett's films have been shown at festivals throughout the world and have received several prestigious awards; still, most American moviegoers have never seen his films or heard of him.
