About
Damani Baker
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 1998 | Beloved | Actor | Howard aged 22 | 58 Average |
Directing |
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| 2016 | The House on Coco Road | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Still Bill | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
Writing |
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| 2016 | The House on Coco Road | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
Production |
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| 2024 | Breaking New Ground | Production | Executive Producer | 69 Fair |
| 2016 | The House on Coco Road | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
| 2016 | The House on Coco Road | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Still Bill | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
Camera |
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| 2010 | Still Bill | Camera | Director of Photography | 59 Average |
Crew |
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| 2016 | The House on Coco Road | Crew | Cinematography | 59 Average |