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George Tillman Jr. (born January 26, 1969) is an American filmmaker. Tillman directed the films Soul Food (1997) and Men of Honor (2000). He is also the producer of Soul Food: The Series on television and the four films in the Barbershop series: Barbershop, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Beauty Shop and Barbershop: The Next Cut.
- Marcia Wright
- January 26, 1969 (age 54), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
22 Photos. After seeing the films, COOLEY HIGH and TAXI DRIVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin native George Tillman, Jr. became inspired to make films of his own. In 1994, George wrote and directed his first feature film, SCENES FOR THE SOUL. It was shot entirely in Chicago, using local talent and resources.
- January 1, 1
- 3 min
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Oct 20, 2022 · October 20, 2022 · 11 min read. Twenty-five years ago, Milwaukee filmmaker George Tillman Jr. released his first movie, "Soul Food." Little did he know then that the movie would still resonate among African American families today. Tillman, 53, who grew up in Milwaukee’s Lincoln Creek area and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1987 ...
Soul Food is a 1997 American comedy-drama film written and directed by George Tillman Jr. in his major studio debut. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film stars Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Jeffrey D. Sams, Irma P. Hall, Gina Ravera and Brandon Hammond.
- $7.5 million
- September 26, 1997
The Hate U Give is a 2018 American coming-of-age teen drama film produced and directed by George Tillman Jr. from a screenplay by Audrey Wells (who died the day before the film's release), based on the 2017 young adult novel of the same name by Angie Thomas.
- $23 million
Biography. Movies. Videos. Born: January 26, 1969. GEORGE TILLMAN JR. Date of Birth: January 26, 1969. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tillman was inspired to make films of his own after...
Oct 4, 2018 · Home. Movies. Movie News. ‘Hate U Give’ Director on Tackling Racism, YA “Cliches” and Firing a Star. George Tillman Jr. explains how he "really pushed" to adapt the novel and his decision to...
