Jamaa Fanaka
American filmmaker / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jamaa Fanaka (born Walter Gordon; September 6, 1942 ā April 1, 2012)[1][2] was an American filmmaker. He is best known for his 1979 film, Penitentiary, and was one of the leading directors of the L.A. Rebellion film movement.
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Jamaa Fanaka | |
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Born | Walter Gordon (1942-09-06)September 6, 1942 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | April 1, 2012(2012-04-01) (aged 69) |
Alma mater | Compton Junior College, UCLA |
Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
Years active | 1972ā2012 |
Parent(s) | Robert L. and Beatrice Gordon |
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