Thomas Allen Harris

Tagline: Thomas Allen Harris - A Stalwart Storyteller of Diaspora Narratives.

Thomas Allen Harris, born in 1962 in The Bronx, New York, United States, has been an active force in the film industry since the late 1980s, primarily focusing on documentaries and experimental genres. Acclaimed for his poignant films like "Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela" and "Through A Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People," which have garnered him accolades like the Fund for Santa Barbara's Social Justice Award for Documentary Film. Known for his distinctive authorial style, Harris bravely explores themes of identity, family, and the African Diaspora through a personal and intimate lens. His work is always deeply rooted in humanity, reflecting his belief that personal stories can inspire universal understanding, making Thomas Allen Harris a powerful voice in contemporary cinema.