Rashaad Ernesto Green
Rashaad Ernesto Green | |
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 Green in 2019 | |
| Born | The Bronx, New York City |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Rashaad Ernesto Green is an American filmmaker and director. He wrote and directed the feature films Gun Hill Road (2011) and Premature (2019).[1] He won the Someone to Watch Award for his work on the latter film.[2]
Biography[edit]
Early life[edit]
Green was born in The Bronx.[2] He was one of two sons raised by a single father. He attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire and was inspired to pursue a career in film after August Wilson was invited to the college to teach theatre for a semester.[3]
Career[edit]
Green began his career as an actor and pursued a Master's degree in acting at New York University. While completing his graduate studies, he decided to become a director instead. He attributed this decision partly to his frustration with the typecasting of black actors as drug dealers and criminals in television, and his desire to change the industry.[4] He wrote and directed the short film Choices (2009) which was screened at the Sundance Film Festival.[5]
In 2011, he directed his debut feature film Gun Hill Road.[6] In 2019, he directed the romantic drama film Premature, starring Zora Howard.[7] He has subsequently directed both feature films and television series.[4]
In 2022, it was announced that Green will direct the film 68 for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[8]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | '68 | Director | Upcoming feature film |
| 2019 | Premature | Director, screenwriter, producer | Feature film |
| 2012 | Showtime | Director, screenwriter | Short film |
| 2011 | Gun Hill Road | Director, screenwriter | Feature film |
| 2009 | Choices | Director, screenwriter | Short film |
| 2007 | Cuts | Director, screenwriter | Short film |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-present | The Chi | Director | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Looking for Alaska | Director | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Proven Innocent | Director | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Luke Cage | Director | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Vida | Director | 1 episode |
| 2017-2018 | The Quad | Director | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Being Mary Jane | Director | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | The Breaks | Director | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | The Vampire Diaries | Director | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Supernatural | Director | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Grimm | Director | 1 episode |
References[edit]
- ^ Macaulay, Scott (January 26, 2019). ""We Viewed Simply Telling a Young Black Love Story as a Radical Act": Five Questions for Premature Director Rashaad Ernesto Green". Filmmaker. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 31, 2022). "Rashaad Ernesto Green Set To Direct Olympians Feature 68' For MGM, Participant & Macro". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Luers, Erik (February 24, 2020). ""No One Was Willing to Sign the Check": Rashaad Ernesto Green and Zora Howard on Premature, Shooting 16mm and Self-Financing". Filmmaker. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Director Rashaad Ernesto Green Is Promoting Change Through His Work". Essence. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ Dawson, Nick (2010-07-24). "Rashaad Ernesto Green". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "Meet the 2011 Sundance Filmmakers; "Gun Hill Road" Director Rashaad Ernesto Green". IndieWire. January 5, 2011. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay (February 20, 2020). "'Premature': When Telling a Young Black Love Story Is a Radical Act". IndieWire. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Chapman, Wilson (March 31, 2022). "Rashaad Ernesto Green to Direct '68,' About Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
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