St. Clair Bourne
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St. Clair Bourne (February 16, 1943[1] – December 15, 2007) was an American documentary filmmaker, who focused on African American social issues and themes. [2] He also developed projects which explored African American cultural figures, such as Langston Hughes and Paul Robeson.[2]
Born in Harlem, he moved to Brooklyn when he was two years old. Bourne graduated from Syracuse University in 1967.[2]
Bourne died in Manhattan of pulmonary embolisms following brain surgery on December 15, 2007.[2] He was 64 years old.[2]
[edit] External links
- St. Claire Bourne at the Internet Movie Database
- Boston Globe: St. Clair Bourne; captured the black experience on film
- New York Times: St.Clair Bourne, Filmmaker, Dies at 64
[edit] References
- ^ Hevesi, Dennis. "St.Clair Bourne, Filmmaker, Dies at 64", New York Times, 2007-12-18. Retrieved on 2008-01-04.
- ^ a b c d e McLellan, Dennis. "St. Clair Bourne; captured the black experience on film", Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, 2007-12-20. Retrieved on 2008-01-04.
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