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Haile Gerima

Ethiopian Filmmaker & Film Professor at Howard University

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Haile Gerima Biography

Haile Gerima is an independent filmmaker and professor of film at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Born and raised in Ethiopia, Gerima emigrated to the United States in 1967. Following in the footsteps of his father, a dramatist and playwright. Gerima studied acting in Chicago before entering the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, where his exposure to Latin American films inspired him to mine his own cultural legacy. After completing his thesis film, Bush Mama (1975), Gerima received international acclaim with Harvest: 3000 Years (1976), an Ethiopian drama that won the Grand Prize at the Locarno film festival.

After the award-winning Ashes & Embers (1982) and the documentaries Wilmington 10—U.S.A 10,000 (1978) and After Winter: Sterling Brown (1985), Gerima filmed his epic, Sankofa (1993). This formally ambitious tale of a plantation slave revolt was ignored by U.S. distributors, but Gerima tapped into African American communities, and booked sold-out screenings in independent theaters around the country.

In 1996, Gerima founded the Sankofa Video and Bookstore in Washington, DC., a cultural and intellectual space that offers opportunities for self-expression, interaction, discussion and analysis through community events such as film screenings, book signings, scholar forums and artist showcases. Gerima continues to distribute and promote his own films, including his most recent festival success, Teza (2008), which won the Jury and Best Screenplay awards at the Venice Film Festival. He also lectures and conducts workshops in alternative screenwriting and directing both within the U.S. and internationally.

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Haile Gerima?

    Speaking fees for Haile Gerima, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Haile Gerima charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Haile Gerima, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Haile Gerima for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Haile Gerima for your next private or corporate function.

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Haile Gerima

Ethiopian Filmmaker & Film Professor at Howard University

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Haile Gerima Biography

Haile Gerima is an independent filmmaker and professor of film at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Born and raised in Ethiopia, Gerima emigrated to the United States in 1967. Following in the footsteps of his father, a dramatist and playwright. Gerima studied acting in Chicago before entering the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, where his exposure to Latin American films inspired him to mine his own cultural legacy. After completing his thesis film, Bush Mama (1975), Gerima received international acclaim with Harvest: 3000 Years (1976), an Ethiopian drama that won the Grand Prize at the Locarno film festival.

After the award-winning Ashes & Embers (1982) and the documentaries Wilmington 10—U.S.A 10,000 (1978) and After Winter: Sterling Brown (1985), Gerima filmed his epic, Sankofa (1993). This formally ambitious tale of a plantation slave revolt was ignored by U.S. distributors, but Gerima tapped into African American communities, and booked sold-out screenings in independent theaters around the country.

In 1996, Gerima founded the Sankofa Video and Bookstore in Washington, DC., a cultural and intellectual space that offers opportunities for self-expression, interaction, discussion and analysis through community events such as film screenings, book signings, scholar forums and artist showcases. Gerima continues to distribute and promote his own films, including his most recent festival success, Teza (2008), which won the Jury and Best Screenplay awards at the Venice Film Festival. He also lectures and conducts workshops in alternative screenwriting and directing both within the U.S. and internationally.

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  • Sankofa (1993) Haile Gerima and His Comrades | Academy Museum
    Sankofa (1993) Haile Gerima and His Comrades | Academy Museum
    Ethiopian filmmaker Haile Gerima in conversation with Raafi Rivero, Daniel E. Williams, and Bradford Young, moderated by Ava DuVernay, following a...
  • ‘Sankofa’ Conversation With Legendary Filmmaker Haile Gerima
    ‘Sankofa’ Conversation With Legendary Filmmaker Haile Gerima
    Independent filmmaker Haile Gerima is considered one of the leading cinematic voices of our time, and he joins “Black News Tonight” host Marc...
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  • How to book Haile Gerima?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Haile Gerima for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Haile Gerima, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Haile Gerima or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Haile Gerima?

    Speaking fees for Haile Gerima, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Haile Gerima charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Haile Gerima, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Haile Gerima?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Haile Gerima for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Haile Gerima for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Haile Gerima or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Haile Gerima or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Haile Gerima is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Haile Gerima for your event is available upon request. Haile Gerima generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spike Lee, dream hampton, Raoul Peck, Yoruba Richen and Reginald Hudlin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Haile Gerima for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Haile Gerima Speaker Videos

  • Sankofa (1993) Haile Gerima and His Comrades | Academy Museum
    Sankofa (1993) Haile Gerima and His Comrades | Academy Museum
    Ethiopian filmmaker Haile Gerima in conversation with Raafi Rivero, Daniel E. Williams, and Bradford Young, moderated by Ava DuVernay, following a screening of Gerima’s 1993 film Sankofa at the...
    ‘Sankofa’ Conversation With Legendary Filmmaker Haile Gerima
    ‘Sankofa’ Conversation With Legendary Filmmaker Haile Gerima
    Independent filmmaker Haile Gerima is considered one of the leading cinematic voices of our time, and he joins “Black News Tonight” host Marc Lamont Hill to discuss.  Gerima’s...
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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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