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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
Director
for Director in Roots Rhythms: The Evolution of Reggae
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"Roots Rhythms" is a captivating television series that delves deep into the roots of reggae music, tracing its evolution from its origins in Jamaica to its global dominance. Each episode of this compelling documentary-style series will focus on a specific era, highlighting key artists, influential albums, and the socio-political context that shaped the genre. From the pioneering sounds of Bob Marley and The Wailers to the revolutionary rhythms of Peter Tosh and Burning Spear, "Roots Rhythms" will showcase the diverse voices and styles that have defined reggae over the decades. Viewers will witness the rise of iconic record labels like Studio One and Trojan Records, and the birth of sub-genres such as dub, ska, and dancehall. But "Roots Rhythms" isn't just about the music—it's about the culture and the people behind it. Through interviews with musicians, producers, and historians, as well as archival footage and rare recordings, the series will provide an immersive look into the world of reggae, exploring its role as a voice for social justice, unity, and spiritual awakening.
