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Birthplace:
New York, New York
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The first feature for this Los Angeles-based screenwriter-director, "Fresh" (1994), was a gritty depiction of a 12-year-old Brooklyn drug runner. Yakin researched his script in the drug-ravaged communities of his native New York. The picture was generally well-received and projected its helmer into the forefront of young American independents. Yakin launched his career shortly after graduation from film school, moving West to pursue opportunities as a screenwriter. In L.A., he developed projects for United Artists, Warner Brothers and White Eagle Productions, Sylvester Stallone's production
1985
Moved to Los Angeles to develop screenplays
1989
First produced screenplay, "The Punisher"
1994
Feature directorial debut "Fresh"; also wrote the screenplay
1998
Helmed "A Price Above Rubies"
2000
Directed "Remember the Titans"
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