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Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes (born April 1, 1972), known together professionally as the Hughes brothers, are American film directors and producers. The pair, who are twins, [1] are known for co-directing visceral, and often violent, movies, including 1993's Menace II Society , 1995's Dead Presidents , 2001's From Hell and 2010's The Book of Eli .
Allen Hughes is a filmmaker who co-directed Menace II Society, The Book of Eli, and From Hell with his brother Albert. He also directed music videos, documentaries, and TV shows, and was nominated for four Primetime Emmys.
- January 1, 1
- Director, Producer, Writer
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Allen Hughes
Allen Hughes. Director: The Book of Eli. Albert and Allen Hughes began making movies at age 12, but their formal film education began their freshman year of high school when Allen took a TV production class. They soon made a short film entitled How To Be A Burglar and people began to take notice. Their next work, Uncensored videos, was broadcast on cable, introducing them to a wider audience ...
- April 1, 1972
Apr 20, 2023 · The filmmaker and co-director of Tupac's first music videos reveals how he came to make the definitive look at the rap legend and his mother, Afeni Shakur. He shares his personal and professional insights on Tupac's life, legacy, and myth.
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Aug 28, 2023 · The director of Menace II Society and Dear Mama talks about how hip-hop shaped his career and his relationship with the late rapper Tupac Shakur. He also reflects on the impact of hip-hop on race relations and culture in America.
May 5, 2023 · The filmmaker reflects on his friendship and fallout with the late rapper, his mother's activism, and his catharsis in the FX docuseries. He also discusses how he unraveled the myth of Tupac and found his global symbol of rebellion.
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Jul 9, 2017 · Allen Hughes, the director of the HBO documentary The Defiant Ones, talks about how he got Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine to open up, his filmmaking approach, and his appreciation for the two music icons. He also reveals how he came up with the idea, how he decided on the length, and what he learned from the project.
