Raoul Peck

A master of socio-political storytelling, Raoul Peck, was born in 1953 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and has been actively directing films since the 1980s. Predominantly working in the documentary and drama genres, Peck has garnered international acclaim for films such as "I Am Not Your Negro" and "Lumumba", earning nominations at the Academy Awards and the Cannes Film Festival, respectively. His auteur style is characterized by its potent political commentary and unflinching examination of historical truths. As a director, Raoul Peck is a dedicated and fearless craftsman, using his lens to spotlight the often overlooked narratives of the marginalized and the oppressed.