Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
July 7, 1955
Place of Birth:
New York City, New York, USA
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Stanley Nelson
Biography
Stanley Earl Nelson Jr. (born June 7, 1951) is an American documentary filmmaker and a MacArthur Fellow known as a director, writer and producer of documentaries examining African-American history and experiences. He is a recipient of the 2013 National Humanities Medal from President Obama. He has won three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Among his notable films are Freedom Riders (2010), Wounded Knee (2009), Jonestown: The Life & Death of People's Temple (2006), Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice (2005), A Place of Our Own (2004), The Murder of Emmett Till (2003), and The Black Press: Soldiers without Swords (1998).
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | A Place of Our Own | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Daily Show | Self |