Gerald Barclay

Innovator behind the lens, Gerald Barclay, born in 1960 in Monrovia, Liberia, has been an active force in cinematography since the mid-1980s. Barclay is known for his work within the documentary and music video genres, with his most acclaimed pieces being the Wu-Tang Clan's music videos and his groundbreaking documentary, "The Liberia Experience". Despite not having won any major awards at film festivals, his contributions to the industry through his unique, raw, and unfiltered storytelling visually portray the often untold narratives of the hip hop industry and the Liberian civil war. Gerald Barclay is a director who uses his lens to give a voice to untold stories, capturing the heart of the audience with his authentic and moving narratives.