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Birthplace:
Detroit, Michigan
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Evincing a greater affinity for the studied "cool" of a Quentin Tarantino than the overt social messages of fellow African-American filmmakers Spike Lee and John Singleton, Hughes transcended the pitfalls of a troubled home life, divorce and welfare to make a striking feature debut as a producer-director, along with his partner and twin brother Allen, with the hyper-realistic morality tale "Menace II Society" (1993). Having studied filmmaking at Los Angeles City College, Albert has defined himself as the more technically-oriented of the pair. Born on April Fool's Day in Detroit to an African
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1981
Moved to Pomona, California at age nine with brother Allen and mother (date approximate)
1984
Received first video camera at age 12
Began making short films with his brother; when a teacher suggested they make a "how-to" film, they presented "How To Be a Burgler"
Made short films with his brother; some were aired on public access cable TV, one "The Drive By", attracted agents
Co-directed (with his brother Allen) music videos for rap artists KRS-One, Yo-Yo and Digital Underground
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