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Shaka King

Academy Award Nominated Director, Writer & Producer; Known for his Work on "Judas and the Black Messiah"

Academy Award Nominated Director, Writer & Producer; Known for his Work on "Judas and the Black Messiah"

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Shaka King Biography

Born in Brooklyn and trained at New York University's film school, Shaka King was figuratively and literally a student of Spike Lee. King wrote and directed for prestige series like Hulu's "Shrill" and HBO's "High Maintenance" and "Random Acts of Flyness" while working on his most ambitious project to date: Judas and the Black Messiah.

Studio support was scarce even with financier Charles D. King (no relation) and Ryan Coogler signed on to produce the first feature-length depiction of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton (played by Daniel Kaluuya). A tense crime thriller anchored by the FBI informant (played by Lakeith Stanfield) who betrayed Hampton was an unexpected followup to King's debut film, a stoner comedy called Newlyweeds. With the backing of Warner Bros. and the blessing of Fred Hampton's surviving family, Akua Njeri and Fred Hampton Jr., King delivered one of the biggest films of the year.

In addition to introducing Hampton's legacy to a new generation, the film earned accolades. King was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture, the first time in Oscars history an all-Black producing team. The Judas and the Black Messiah team will reunite for an untitled feature about an American insurrection that King will direct, co-write, and co-produce.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/28/2024.

Shaka King Videos

  • Spike Lee In Conversation With Shaka King | Academy Museum
    Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee is joined by Shaka King for an in-depth conversation on the Director’s Inspiration gallery, part of the Stories of...
  • Shaka King - Judas And The Black Messiah, Racism In Hollywood + More

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  • What topics does Shaka King speak about?

    Shaka King is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainment, Television & Film.
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Shaka King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Shaka King for your event is available upon request. Shaka King generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nia DaCosta, Barry Jenkins, Mahershala Ali, Amma Asante and Ava DuVernay. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shaka King for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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