Stanley Earl Nelson Jr. (born June 7, 1951) is an American director and producer of documentary films known for examining the history and experiences of African Americans.
Among his notable films are Freedom Riders (2011), Jonestown: The Life & Death of People’s Temple (2006), The Murder of Emmett Till (2003), A Place of Our Own (2004), Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice (2005), Wounded Knee (2009).
Nelson was born in New York City, son of...
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Stanley Earl Nelson Jr. (born June 7, 1951) is an American director and producer of documentary films known for examining the history and experiences of African Americans.
Among his notable films are Freedom Riders (2011), Jonestown: The Life & Death of People’s Temple (2006), The Murder of Emmett Till (2003), A Place of Our Own (2004), Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice (2005), Wounded Knee (2009).
Nelson was born in New York City, son of Dr. Ralph Nelson and A’lelia Ransom Nelson., and brother to Lynn, Jill and Ralph. His sister Jill Nelson is a prominent African American journalist and novelist. Nelson attended New Lincoln School, a private Manhattan school from kindergarten through high school. He graduated from the Leonard Davis Film School at the City University of New York with a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree in 1976.
After graduation, Nelson earned an apprenticeship with the documentary filmmaker William Greaves.
In 1989, Nelson wrote and produced his debut film,...
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