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
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Personal Info

Id

115893

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

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Gender

Male

Birthday

1955-07-07

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

  • Stanley Nelson Jr.
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    Known For

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    A Place of O

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    2004

    A Place of Our Own

    asSelf - Narrator (voice)

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    (1 episode)asSelf