John Akomfrah

Infobox actor


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name = John Akomfrah
birthdate = 1957
birthplace = London, England
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occupation = Film director
yearsactive = 1986 - present
imdb_id = 0015497

John Akomfrah OBE (born 1957) is an English film director and screenwriter. He has directed 12 films since 1986. He made his debut with "Handsworth Songs", which examins the fallout from the Handsworth riots.

He was born in London.

He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours [cite web| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/29_12_07_hons_queen.pdf| title= Full list of New Years' Honours] .

elected filmography

* Riot (1999)
* Speak Like a Child (1998)
* Call of Mist (1998)
* Seven Songs for Malcolm X (1993)
* Who Needs a Heart (1991)
* Testament (1988)
* Handsworth Songs (1986)

References

External links

*imdb|0015497|John Akomfrah

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