Nelson George
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
- In 2013, he received a Black Reel Award for his work on "Brooklyn Boheme․"
- Has received the American Book Award for his work "Hip Hop America․"
- 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