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Neema Barnette is a Director American born on 14 december 1949 at Manhattan (USA)
Neema Barnette is an American film director, and the first African-American woman sitcom director. Barnette was the first African-American woman to get a three-picture deal with Sony.
In 1990, she founded Harlem Girl Productions Corporation. Since 1997, Barnette is also working for the Harlem Lite Production. Her work includes a mixture of film and television sitcoms, such as A Different World, The Cosby Show, Gilmore Girls, and 7th Heaven.
Barnette has directed eight television films and two feature films. Her films include Civil Brand and Spirit Lost. She has won numerous awards, honors, and nominations, among them an Emmy Award for her afterschool special To Be a Man, two NAACP Image Awards, and a Sundance Film Festival Award.
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In 1990, she founded Harlem Girl Productions Corporation. Since 1997, Barnette is also working for the Harlem Lite Production. Her work includes a mixture of film and television sitcoms, such as A Different World, The Cosby Show, Gilmore Girls, and 7th Heaven.
Barnette has directed eight television films and two feature films. Her films include Civil Brand and Spirit Lost. She has won numerous awards, honors, and nominations, among them an Emmy Award for her afterschool special To Be a Man, two NAACP Image Awards, and a Sundance Film Festival Award.
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Super Sweet 16: The Movie (2007)
, 1h26Directed by Neema Barnette
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Amanda Michalka, Regine Nehy, Aly Michalka, Ethan Philips, Sicily Johnson, Cassie Steele
Rating34%
The film centers on best friends Sara (Amanda Michalka) and Jacquie (Regine Nehy). They share everything, including the same birthday, which they always celebrate together. Sara and Jacquie start making plans for a huge "Sweet 16" party for the both of them, all with proceeds going to a charity called "Hollywood Heart". However, when Jacquie transfers to the school Sara goes to, a rich girl called Taylor makes friends with Jacquie (because Taylor never had a sweet sixteen) and then proceeds to change Jacquie to be more like herself in order to destroy Sara and Jacquie's relationship. Jacquie unwittingly falls into her plan. Sara tries to deal with Jacquie's personality change until Jacquie starts insisting to make Taylor a party planner, something that Sara hates. This leads to many more arguments until finally, the two split the party and compete with each other to have the biggest party, all while insulting each other. At the same time, an unexpected romance occurs between Shannon, Taylor's brother, and Sara.
All You've Got (2006)
Directed by Neema Barnette
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Sports films
Actors Adrienne Houghton, Ciara, Efren Ramirez, Sarah Wright, Taylor Cole, Daniella Alonso
Rating42%
Il va y avoir du sport au lycée des filles... Deux équipes de volley, les Madonnas et les Phantoms, s'affrontent sur le terrain comme dans la rue sans toujours respecter les règles du jeu. Mais une tragédie les oblige à unir leur force et à dépasser leurs préjugés...
Civil Brand (2003)
, 1h35Directed by Neema Barnette
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Prison films
Actors Lisa Raye, Tichina Arnold, Lark Voorhies, Monica Calhoun, N'Bushe Wright, Mos Def
Rating51%
Frances, the new inmate at Whitehead, befriends a circle of inmates, and together they rebel against the prison’s abuse and exploitation. After several failed attempts to stop the harsh working conditions along with the rape and death of their friend Lil’ Mama, Frances and the other inmates decide to take action and take control over the prison to stop the abuse and stand up for their rights.
Spirit Lost (1997)
, 1h30Directed by Neema Barnette
Origin USA
Genres Horror
Actors James Avery, Regina Taylor, Cynda Williams, Leon Robinson, Alan Sader, Juanita Jennings
Rating43%
After John, a painter, and his wife move into an old house on an island, a seductive widow ghost shows up in mirrors, windows and in John's dreams and nightmares. She eventually lures him into moving into his attic studio while she tries to scare his now unhappy and pregnant wife away.
Scattered Dreams (1993)
, 1h33Directed by Neema Barnette
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Gerald McRaney, Tyne Daly, Ed Grady, Alicia Silverstone, Sonny Shroyer, Rhoda Griffis
Rating59%
It is about a loving couple which trying to make a living in 1951 Florida. When they are arrested, for a crime they didn't commit. The pair are given long jail terms and ripped from their children, so they begin a stunning fight for justice that has them facing the ruthless sheriff responsible for their incarceration.