| Birth Day | March 4, 1946 |
| Birth Place | Gondar, Ethiopia |
| Age | 78 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Haile Gerima is a renowned filmmaker and director from Ethiopia, who has gained widespread recognition for his impactful storytelling and thought-provoking films. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be around $16 million. Gerima has had a prominent career in the film industry, creating a significant body of work that addresses social and political issues. His notable films such as "Sankofa" and "Harvest: 3,000 Years" have garnered critical acclaim and have been screened at various international film festivals. Gerima's dedication to his craft and his commitment to shedding light on important narratives have undoubtedly contributed to his success as a director, firmly establishing his position as one of Ethiopia's most influential filmmakers.
Highly acclaimed filmmaker and prominent leader in the L.A. Rebellion film movement. He was best known for 1993's Sankofa about the African slave trade.
His training at the University of California in 1970 introduced him to the Los Angeles School of Black Filmmakers to which such artists as Jamaa Fanaka, Ben Caldwell, and Larry Clark belonged.
His 1985 documentary After Winter: Sterling Brown profiled the legendary black poet Sterling Allen Brown.
He and his wife, filmmaker Sirikiana Aina, founded the distribution company Mypheduh Films Inc. in 1984.
He and Charles Burnett, Director of 1977's Killer of Sheep, were both members of the Los Angeles School of Black Filmmakers.
