Roger Ross Williams
Roger Ross Williams is an acclaimed American filmmaker and the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) for his film 'Music by Prudence.' He is known for his ability to tell powerful stories that address social and cultural issues. Williams has recently joined a campaign demanding the release of Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian filmmaker, emphasizing the importance of protecting artists and their freedoms in the face of political oppression.
Born on Aug 15, 1970 (54 years old)
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Roger Ross Williams is the Oscar-winning director of the film 'Stranger Arrivals'.
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Roger Ross Williams signed the petition expressing alarm over the brutal attack against Ballal.
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