By John Frazier
Sr. Entertainment Correspondent
& Chief Editor
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| Rumors. Oscar? Again? First "Monster's Ball", brought actress, Halle Berry her first Oscar and made her the first afro American female to receive this golden statue. Now I hear that new comer, Gabourey Sidibe is in the running.
But who is the man, who made this all possible? When I spoke to friend and director, Ervon Neely, he asked me, why I hadn't written an article on Mr. Daniels. I'd seen the movie, "Monster's Ball" and I knew about the movie, "Precious", but I didn't know much about the man behind the magic of such top quality films.
Before becoming Lee Daniels when born on January 23, 1962, however, he's also listed as being born on December 24, 1959, his name was Lee Cavender Daniel. Place of birth is listed as in Dallas, Texas but also in Philadelphia. Which is correct? This talent director is not an overnight success.
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His bio list film's he directed:
- The Dungeon Masters (2008) (post-production)
- Tennessee (2008) (Producer) which Mariah Carey was also featured
- Me, Myself, & I (2007)
- The Unforeseen (2007)
- Fast Food Nation (2006)
- Shadowboxer (2006)
- You're Gonna Miss Me (2005)
- Los Lonely Boys (2004) (V) (videos "Heaven", "More than Love [Spanish]", "More than Love" and "More than Love [Performance]")
- Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (2004)"
- Before Sunset (2004)
- Alamo Mania (2004) (TV)
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- Lubbock Lights (2003)
- From an Objective Point of View (2002)
- The Monster (2001) Sole Producer on this film
- I Remember Me (2000)
- Don't Dance with Death (1999) (director of photography)
- Secrets of the CIA (1998) (TV)
- SubUrbia (1996) (director of photography)
- Before Sunrise (1995)
- The Making of '...And God Spoke' (1993)
- Dazed and Confused (1993)
- SLACKER (1991)
- Never Leave Nevada (1991)
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| Now I'm finding myself trying to play catch up on the works of Mr. Lee Daniels. What I found also amazing is that this black talent brother is also gay and proud about it. It does not define who he is.
He is, indeed, an example of someone who's knows his own truth. He lives in New York City with his life partner, casting director, Billy Hopkins, and is raising his brother's two children. The move "Precious" could be the one that gets him his Oscar and it's all overdue.
Have you seen "Precious" yet? It's been rumored that the Black community has not embraced this film even though Ms. Oprah and Mr. Tyler Perry are the executive producers. We, at "Chit Chat" would love your opinion.
Write us and let us know.
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"Precious" was one of the most "moving", thought provoking films of 2009 !...Lee Daniels is a GREAT director !...I hope that he will receive an Academy Award for this film and finally get the recognition that he deserves !
WOW, It was about time Mr. Lee Daniels is getting the attention he truly deserves. We sometimes complain about the likes of Tyler Perry and others for their works (along with their sexuality) as trash. Yet, Daniels and directors like him are not supported. GBMNEWS IS A PLATFORM. This site is a voice for all Gay Black Men who are making a positive difference. A positive difference in our community and the world through varies mediums. GBMNEWS is doing a wonderful service to our community and again the world at-large. I see you have enhanced your site and improved/added/expanded its look w/ more content. Please continue to seek out the positive stories about us that are not told in the mainstream media. Exp: The young man who choreographed the Beyonce's "Single ladies" video, known as the dance-craze heard and seen around the world. A gay-black man. May GOD bless your continued good works. peace.