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- In 1975, Tillman became inspired to create his own films after seeing the film, Cooley High. To Tillman, Cooley High spoke to the African American audience in both tears and laughter, and Tillman decided he wanted to contribute to that medium, but did not necessarily know if he wanted to become an actor, writer or director.
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In 1975, Tillman became inspired to create his own films after seeing the film, Cooley High. [3] . To Tillman, Cooley High spoke to the African American audience in both tears and laughter, and Tillman decided he wanted to contribute to that medium, but did not necessarily know if he wanted to become an actor, writer or director.
After seeing the films, COOLEY HIGH and TAXI DRIVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin native George Tillman, Jr. became inspired to make films of his own. In 1994, George wrote and directed his first feature film, SCENES FOR THE SOUL. It was shot entirely in Chicago, using local talent and resources.
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- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
After seeing the films, COOLEY HIGH and TAXI DRIVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin native George Tillman, Jr. became inspired to make films of his own. In 1994, George wrote and directed his first feature film, SCENES FOR THE SOUL.
- January 26, 1969
Oct 8, 2018 · Director George Tillman Jr. and Angie Thomas, who wrote the book behind the new movie, see some of their own experiences reflected in their lead, an African-American teen in a rich white...
- Ailsa Chang
The epic story was inspired by the life of Carl M. Brashear a man who came from humble beginnings to battle the obstacles of racism, lack of education, and serious injury, to chase the...
Oct 4, 2018 · Like nearly every future director-producer who grew up in the ’70s, George Tillman Jr. was inspired by Taxi Driver and The Godfather. But the project that most influenced his career...
The director of 'Big George Foreman' breaks down ten of the films that inspired him to become a filmmaker.
