Nelson George

Nelson George
Total Credits at Criticker: 3 (Actor), 7 (Director), 4 (Writer)
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Life Support
An HIV-positive woman has overcome a crack addiction and strives to be a role model for her community, for HIV-affected women and especially for her estranged daughter. Based on a true story.
Brooklyn Boheme
An intimate portrait of the black arts movement that exploded in Fort Greene beginning in the mid 1980s through the 1990s as told by writer, historian, and Brooklyn resident Nelson George. (Netflix)
The Announcement
An in depth look at the career of basketball player Ervin "Magic" Johnson and the days leading up to and the years following his announcement to the world that he was HIV positive. (imdb)
A Ballerina\
A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, her potentially career ending injury alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world.
The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story
The inspiring true story of NBA great Kevin Durant's mother Wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the world.
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Archival footage, contemporary interviews and reflection on Willie Mays and his trailblazing influence in and outside baseball too.
Thriller 40
Follows the making of Michael Jackson’s record-breaking album “Thriller”. (imdb)