Haile Gerima
Filmmaker, directed 'Sankofa'
Born
March 4th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ethiopia
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Ethiopian-born filmmaker established a significant presence within the independent film scene in the United States. Gerima's work often focuses on African and African-American experiences, exploring themes of cultural identity, history, and social justice. He gained recognition for the film 'Sankofa,' released in 1993, which tells the story of a model who travels back in time to experience slavery. He also directed films such as 'Teza' and 'Harvest: 3000 Years,' which further delve into Ethiopian culture and complex socio-political narratives. Aside from filmmaking, Gerima has contributed to academia, teaching film studies and promoting independent cinema's importance.
'Sankofa'
'Teza'
'Harvest: 3000 Years'
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