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Kasi Lemmons
Director 67 years old

Kasi Lemmons

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Kasi Lemmons (/ˈkeɪsi/; born Karen Diane Lemmons, February 24, 1959) is an American film director, screenwriter, and actress. She made her directorial debut with Eve's Bayou (1997), followed by The Caveman's Valentine (2001), Talk to Me (2007), Black... Read full bio →

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5 titles
Harriet

Harriet

Kasi Lemmons 2019 2h 5m 7.0

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

Black Nativity

Black Nativity

Kasi Lemmons 2013 1h 33m

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

Kasi Lemmons 2007 1h 58m 6.0

The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.

The Caveman's Valentine

The Caveman's Valentine

Kasi Lemmons 2001 1h 45m 6.3

Romulus, a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave, finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree. The authorities, including his police officer daughter, claim the death is accidental.

Eve's Bayou

Eve's Bayou

Kasi Lemmons 1997 1h 48m

Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.

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