Lee Daniels

A powerhouse of contemporary American cinema, Lee Daniels was born in 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and has been actively contributing to the film industry since 1986. Known for his poignant and often controversial narratives, Daniels’s genres of choice are drama and romance, with his most renowned works being "Precious" and "The Butler", the former of which garnered him two Academy Award nominations. His directorial style is known for its raw emotion, and often explores themes of race, sexuality, and social class. One cannot help but admire Daniels for his fearless storytelling and his ability to craft films that are both visually striking and deeply human.