Damani Baker Biography
A native of the Bay Area, Damani Baker is a Brooklyn-based director and filmmaker. His first feature documentary (with co-director Alex Vlack) about the life and music of Bill Withers, “Still Bill,” opened theatrically to critical acclaim in 2009 and was acquired by Netflix, Showtime, and BBC. Previous work includes “Return,” an award-winning film that explores the genius of traditional African medicine.
Damani’s career spans documentaries, music videos, museum installations, and advertisements, and he has worked for clients including Rainforest Alliance, Puma, IBM, and Wieden+Kennedy, among others.
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Pamela Anderson is affecting to watch in slight ‘The Last Showgirl’. While Pamela Anderson gives...
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‘One of Them Days’ is an Entertaining Tale of Friends Who Must Scramble to Find the Rent. The raucous...
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'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' Is Good but Lacks What Made the Original Great. While a solid heist movie,...
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‘Better Man’ Tells the Story of Pop Singer Robbie Williams in Unique Fashion. Michael Gracey’s...
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Nicole Kidman blows up her safe space in erotic, provocative ‘Babygirl’. Nicole Kidman’s fearless...
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‘What If…?’ Season 3 Closes Out the MCU’s Multiverse Series in Entertaining Style. Jeffrey Wright’s...
