Charles Burnett: podcast appearances and interviews

Charles Burnett is an American film director, producer, writer, editor, actor, photographer, and cinematographer born on April 13, 1944. His notable works include the films Killer of Sheep, My Brother's Wedding, To Sleep with Anger, The Glass Shield, and Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation. In addition to feature films, he has directed several short films and documentaries. Burnett has received critical acclaim for his contributions to cinema; the Chicago Tribune has described him as one of America's very best filmmakers, while The New York Times referred to him as the nation's least-known great filmmaker and the most gifted black director. His work is recognized for its eloquence and insight in chronicling the lives of black Americans. In 2017, he was honored with an Academy Honorary Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, acknowledging him as an influential film pioneer.