Salim Akil

A master storyteller of the contemporary African-American experience, Salim Akil, born in 1964 in Oakland, California, USA, has been actively directing since the early 2000s. His work, predominantly in the drama and romance genres, includes acclaimed projects such as "Jumping The Broom", "Sparkle", and the television series "Black Lightning". Despite the lack of major film festival awards, Akil's distinctive authorial style, marked by strong character development and poignant narratives about the African-American community, has earned him a loyal following. Salim Akil, a craftsman of human stories, carries the rare ability to translate ordinary lives into extraordinary on-screen moments.