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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.
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
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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Allen Hughes is a film director and producer, known for Menace II Society, Dead Presidents and The Book of Eli. He is the twin brother of Albert Hughes and was born in Detroit, Michigan, to an African-American father and an Armenian-Iranian mother.
- April 1, 1972
Mar 23, 2018 · Allen Hughes, director of the new Netflix documentary series about Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine, talks to Lucy Jones about working with the elusive Dre, how Tupac's memory nearly hijacked the film,...
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.
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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.
