Directing
Damani Baker
EN cinema · 3 credits
A native of the Bay Area, Damani Baker is a Brooklyn-based director and filmmaker. His first feature documentary (with co-director Alex Vlack) about the life and music of Bill Withers, “Still Bill,” opened theatrically to critical acclaim in 2009 and was acquired by Netflix, Showtime, and BBC. Previous work includes “Return,” an award-winning film that explores the genius of traditional African medicine. Damani’s career spans documentaries, music videos, museum installations, and advertisements, and he has worked for clients including Rainforest Alliance, Puma, IBM, and Wieden+Kennedy, among others.
Known for
Filmography
The House on Coco Road
Director, Executive Producer, Writer, Producer, Cinematography
Still Bill
Director, Director of Photography, Producer
Beloved
as Howard aged 22