Albert HughesAKA:
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04/01/1972 Birthplace:
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biography
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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milestones
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Milestone
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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