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Stanley Nelson Jr.
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For the Canadian politician, see Stan Nelson.
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.[1][2] He is a recipient of the 2013 National Humanities Medal from President Obama. He has won three Primetime Emmy Awards.[3]
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Born | Stanley Earl Nelson Jr. (1951-06-07) June 7, 1951 (age 73) |
Education | New Lincoln School |
Alma mater | City College of New York (B.F.A. 1976) |
Occupation(s) | Film director, producer |
Awards | MacArthur Fellows Program National Humanities Medal |
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Among his notable films are Freedom Riders (2010),[4][5][6] 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),[7][8] The Murder of Emmett Till (2003), and The Black Press: Soldiers without Swords (1998).