Killer of Sheep
1977
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Apr 26, 2024 · Charles Burnett (born April 13, 1944, Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.) is an American filmmaker who gained critical acclaim for his realistic and intimate portrayals of African American families. Burnett’s films, most of which he wrote as well as directed, were revered by critics yet rarely enjoyed any commercial success.
1 day ago · Charles Burnett (°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).
May 13, 2024 · But who will watch his movie? It’s a fact that mainstream Black audiences, fed a lifetime of genre films, have been rarely cognizant of more serious, ambitious African-American cinema, including the excellent works of Barry Jenkins and Charles Burnett. My intuition is that Asili accepts a limited audience.
5 days ago · Charles Burnett (b. 1944) is a groundbreaking African American filmmaker and one of this country's finest directors, yet he remains largely unknown. His films, most notably Killer of Sheep (1977) and To Sleep with Anger (1990), are considered classics, yet few filmgoers have seen them or heard of Burnett.
6 days ago · Names in the news this week: Alain Delon, John Akomfrah, Francis Ford Coppola, Vera Drew, Charles Burnett, and Miles Davis. By David Hudson The Daily — Apr 12, 2024
Apr 23, 2024 · Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 5 – A Conversation with Filmmakers Charles Burnett, Alex Cox, & Debra Granik
Apr 25, 2024 · Mitchell includes interviews with a host of Hollywood icons including Samuel L. Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Harry Belafonte, Laurence Fishburne, Charles Burnett, Billy Dee Williams, Mario Van ...
