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Apr 24, 2018 · Madeleine Sackler, the director, invited relatives of a few prisoners who appear in the film to attend the première. One of these was Talishia Collier, the mother of Theothus Carter, Jr., whose...
- Nick Paumgarten
O.G. is a 2018 American drama film directed by Madeleine Sackler and written by Stephen Belber. The film stars Jeffrey Wright, William Fichtner, Boyd Holbrook, Mare Winningham, David Patrick Kelly and Yul Vazquez. The film premiered on HBO on February 23, 2019.
Feb 23, 2019 · O.G.: Directed by Madeleine Sackler. With Jeffrey Wright, Theothus Carter, William Fichtner, Boyd Holbrook. Louis awaits release from prison after nearly 24 years in, when young Beech is incarcerated.
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- Madeleine Sackler
- 2019-02-23
Jan 22, 2018 · The director of “O.G.” is Madeleine Sackler, who is best known for her 2010 documentary, “The Lottery,” about a Harlem charter school and the debate around school choice. While shooting ...
- Nick Paumgarten
Feb 24, 2019 · Director Madeleine Sackler and Jeffrey Wright discuss the time they spent in Pendleton Correctional Facility with incarcerated men and correctional officers ...
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- HBO
Apr 24, 2018 · Five years ago, documentary filmmaker Madeleine Sackler started the process of making “O.G.” and “It’s A Hard Truth Ain’t It” – both feature-length films premiering at the 2018...
Jan 27, 2021 · How Director Madeleine Sackler Sought Authenticity in O.G. In a conversation with The Vera Institute of Justice, Sackler, alongside screenwriter Stephen Belber, actor David Patrick Kelly, and activist Wesley Caines, emphasized the desire to represent a true prison experience.
