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Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelson is known for Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019), Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006), Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy (2021).

Biography

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. He is a recipient of the 2013 National Humanities Medal from President Obama. He has won three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Among his notable films are Freedom Riders (2010), 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), The Murder of Emmett Till (2003), and The Black Press: Soldiers without Swords (1998).

Questions about Stanley Nelson

How many Stanley Nelson films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 19 films with Stanley Nelson, from 1999 to 2025.

What was the first Stanley Nelson film?

The first Stanley Nelson film in the catalogue is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, from 2006.

Who has Stanley Nelson worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Stanley Nelson shares the most credits with Nicole London (2 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

28 films — 19 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

6 titles

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Cast