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Nelson George Biography

Birth Name:Nelson George

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Producer, Director, Writer, Camera department, Soundtrack, Cinematographer, Sound department

Fast Facts

  • His film "Good Hair" was nominated for the award for Best Documentary at the Gotham Awards in 2009
  • Has received the American Book Award for his work "Hip Hop America․"
  • In 2013, he received a Black Reel Award for his work on "Brooklyn Boheme․"
  • In 1982, he earned a degree from St․ John's University
  • Frequently produces programs that deal with the lives and struggles of African Americans
  • Has served as the music editor for Billboard magazine
  • Has served as the travel editor for BlackAtlas․com

Awards

  • 2009Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Documentary: nominated
  • 2012Audience Award-Documentary Spotlight: nominated
  • 2013Black Reel-Outstanding Television Documentary: winner
  • 2013Black Reel-Outstanding Television Documentary: nominated
  • 2013Audience Award-24 Beats Per Second: nominated
  • 2015Black Reel-Outstanding Television Documentary or Special: nominated
  • 2016Black Reel-Outstanding Documentary: nominated
  • 2023HMMA Award-Best Music Documentary - Special Program: nominated
  • 2023IDA Award-Best Multi-Part Documentary: winner
  • 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series: nominated
  • 2024Independent Spirit Award-Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series: winner