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Barry Jenkins (born November 19, 1979) is an American filmmaker. After making his filmmaking debut with the short film My Josephine (2003), he directed his first feature film, Medicine for Melancholy (2008), for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Feature. He is also a creative collaborator and a member of The Chopstars collective. Following an eight-year hiatus from feature filmmaking, Jenkins directed and co-wrote the LGBTQ-themed independent drama Moonlight (2016), which won numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. Jenkins received an Oscar nomination for Best Director and jointly won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay with Tarell Alvin McCraney. He became the fourth Black person nominated for Best Director and the second to direct a Best Picture winner. He released his third directorial feature If Beale Street Could Talk 2018, to critical praise and earned nominations for his screenplay at the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. He is also known for his work in television. In 2017, Jenkins directed "Chapter V" of the Netflix series Dear White People. In 2021, he created and directed the Amazon Video limited series The Underground Railroad, based on the novel of the same name. The series received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Movie nomination and won a Peabody Award. In 2017, Jenkins was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barry Jenkins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Barry Jenkins
Writer
for Writer in Rising from the Shadows: The De'Angelo Wilson Story
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"Rising from the Shadows" takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster through the life of De'Angelo Wilson, who emerged from humble beginnings to make a mark in Hollywood. With a powerful narrative that intertwines the challenges of pursuing a dream with the raw authenticity of the hip-hop culture, this film delves deep into De'Angelo's upbringing in Dayton, Ohio, exploring the influences that shaped his passion for acting and music. As he navigates the cutthroat entertainment industry, we witness De'Angelo's electrifying performances, his camaraderie with fellow artists, and the personal demons that haunt him. The film poignantly highlights his iconic role as DJ Iz in "8 Mile," showcasing the triumphs and pressures that come with sudden fame. "Rising from the Shadows" is not just a celebration of his contributions to film and music but a heartfelt tribute to resilience, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. The film addresses mental health, the importance of community, and the impact of loss, leaving audiences with a message of hope and the courage to embrace one's true self.
