Jamaa Fanaka
Directing
Born September 6, 1942 — Died April 1, 2012
From Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Also known as Walt Gordon, Walter Gordon
Biography
Jamaa Fanaka was an American filmmaker. He is best known for his 1979 film, Penitentiary, and is one of the leading directors of the L.A. Rebellion film movement. The L.A. Rebellion film movement, sometimes referred to as the "Los Angeles School of Black Filmmakers", or the UCLA Rebellion, refers to...
