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Neema Barnette

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On May 8, 2012, Neema gave the opening speech at the American Film Institute's Hollywood showcase for its Directing Workshop for Women. Neema had been selected for the workshop in the early 1970s, plucked from a poor household in Harlem to take part in an intensive training program that she said had "changed my destiny." She went on to become the first African-American woman to direct a U.S... See more trivia »

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in New York City, New York, USA
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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2012 Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day
 
2010 Heaven Ain't Hard to Find
 
2007 Super Sweet 16: The Movie (TV movie)
 
2006 All You've Got
 
2005 Miracle's Boys (TV mini-series)
– Who's to Blame? (2005)
 
2003 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
– The Fundamental Things Apply (2003)
 
2002 Civil Brand
 
2000 The PJs (TV series)
– Haiti and the Tramp (2000)
 
1994-1998 Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
– Dead in the Water (1998)
– Shanda's Song (1994)
 
1998 7th Heaven (TV series)
– Rush to Judgment (1998)
 
1997 Spirit Lost
 
1997 Close to Danger (TV movie)
 
1996 Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story (TV movie)
 
1996 Deadly Games (TV series)
– The Trash Man (1996)
 
1994-1995 The Cosby Mysteries (TV series)
– The Hit Parade (1995)
– Camouflage (1994)
 
1994 Sin & Redemption (TV movie)
 
1993 Scattered Dreams (TV movie)
 
1993 The Sinbad Show (TV series)
– Shades of Acceptance (1993)
 
1993 Better Off Dead (TV movie) (as M. Neema Barnette)
 
1992 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV series)
– Different Worlds: A Story of Interracial Love (1992)
 
1991 The Royal Family (TV series)
– What's Love Got to Do with It? (1991)
 
1989-1991 The Cosby Show (TV series)
– It's Apparent to Everyone (1991)
– The Return of the Clairettes (1991)
– 27 and Still Cooking (1991)
– Theo's Final Final (1991)
– It's All in the Game (1990)
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1990-1991 A Different World (TV series)
– How Great Thou Art (1991)
– The Cash Isn't Always Greener (1991)
– Love, Hillman-Style (1991)
– Soldier Boy (1990)
– Sweet Charity (1990)
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1990 American Playhouse (TV series)
– Zora Is My Name! (1990)
 
1990 China Beach (TV series)
– A Rumor of Peace (1990)
 
1989 The Robert Guillaume Show (TV series)
– Together Again (1989)
 
1988-1989 It's a Living (TV series)
– The Sonny and Dot Show (1989)
– Just Say Yes (1989)
– Dot Casts Off (1988)
 
1989 Hooperman (TV series)
– The Dating Game (1989)
 
1987 Frank's Place (TV series)
– The Reverend Gets a Flock (1987)
– Frank Joins the Club (1987)
 
1986 What's Happening Now! (TV series)
– Shirley's Little Sister (1986)
 
1985 Sky Captain
 
1984 NBC Special Treat (TV series)
– One More Hurdle (1984)
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2012 Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day (producer)
 
2008 Cuttin Da Mustard (executive producer, producer)
 
2002 Civil Brand (producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
2013 Kimmie's Kitchen (TV series)
Herself
– Shortcakes/Neema Barnette (2013) … Herself
 
2003 Sisters in Cinema (documentary)
Herself
 
2002 Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (TV documentary)
Herself
 

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All You've Got -- Clip: State Championships Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day -- The Ames' seem to have built the perfect life until their six year old daughter is kidnapped; over the course of seven days they begin to uncover secrets about their past that could rip their marriage and lives apart. more » All You've Got -- Clip: When a Guy Comes Between Them
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M. Neema Barnette
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On May 8, 2012, Neema gave the opening speech at the American Film Institute's Hollywood showcase for its Directing Workshop for Women. Neema had been selected for the workshop in the early 1970s, plucked from a poor household in Harlem to take part in an intensive training program that she said had "changed my destiny." She went on to become the first African-American woman to direct a U.S... See more »

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