Age: 49
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Diandrea Rees (born February 7, 1977) is an American screenwriter and director. She is known for her feature films Pariah (2011), Bessie (2015), Mudbound (2017), and The Last Thing He Wanted (2020). Rees has also written and directed episodes for television series, including Empire, When We Rise, and Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams. Rees is the first African-American woman nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, for Mudbound. She has also received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, and won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Miniseries or TV Film for Bessie. Reeds received a United States Artists Fellowship in 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dee Rees, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Dee Rees
Director
for Director in Rising in Stillness: The Maya Angelou Story
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"Rising in Stillness: The Maya Angelou Story" is an extraordinary biopic that chronicles the life of one of the most influential and inspiring figures of the 20th century. Maya Angelou, born in 1928 as Marguerite Annie Johnson, overcame a difficult childhood marked by trauma and racial discrimination to become a celebrated poet, storyteller, and civil rights activist. This powerful film takes us on a journey through Maya's life as she discovers her love for literature and the written word, and navigates the challenges of racism, poverty, and personal trauma. Her experiences as a nightclub singer, dancer, and civil rights activist intersect with her burgeoning career as a writer, leading her to write the groundbreaking autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." As Maya's literary career soars, the movie captures her pivotal friendships with luminaries like Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., showcasing her integral role in the civil rights movement. The film portrays Maya's unyielding determination, her ability to transform pain into poetry, and her unwavering commitment to social justice. "Rising in Stillness: The Maya Angelou Story" is a poignant and compelling tribute to a remarkable woman who inspired generations with her words and her deeds. This film is a must-see for anyone who seeks to be inspired and empowered by the story of a true American icon.
