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Christopher Cleveland Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Cleveland

Profession Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Among his many honors are the Humanitas Prize, the ESPY Award, the Black Reelz Award and the Movieguide Award
Attended the Art Center College of Design, where he studied film
Best known as an author and screenwriter who wrote "Glory Road" and "Bessie․"
Founder and artistic director of the Redwood Conservatory Theatre

2006Humanitas Prize-Feature Film Category: nominated
2007Black Reel-Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special: nominated
2016Black Reel-Outstanding Original or Adapted Screenplay, TV Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2016Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema-: nominated
2016Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical): nominated
2016Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television): nominated