Stanley Nelson Jr.
Keynote Speaker: Acclaimed Filmmaker, Emmy Award Winner, MacArthur Fellow
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Stanley Nelson Jr. Biography
An acclaimed filmmaker with over two decades of experience, Stanley Nelson has produced, directed, and written numerous documentary films and videos. He is the founder and president of Half Nelson Productions, Inc., an independent production company.
Nelson's range of work includes several notable PBS productions such as "Shattering the Silences," which explores the challenges faced by minority faculty in higher education; "Methadone: Curse or Cure," examining a methadone maintenance program; "Two Dollars and a Dream: The Story of Madame C.J. Walker," about the first self-made woman millionaire in America; "Puerto Rico: Our Right to Decide," which delves into the conflicting visions for Puerto Rico's future; and "Freedom Bags," highlighting the northern migration of African American domestic workers in the early 20th century. His film "Freedom Summer," which premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was aired on PBS’ American Experience, adds to his significant oeuvre. Moreover, "Freedom Riders" received a Grand Jury Prize nomination at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and was broadcast on PBS.
Nelson's television work is extensive, including producing roles on many PBS programs such as "Listening to America" and "What Can We Do About Violence?" with Bill Moyers, as well as "Election '93." He also contributed to the Fox-TV series "TV Nation." Nelson's educational background includes a BFA in film from the City College of New York, and he has shared his expertise by teaching film production at Howard University.
In addition to his production roles, Nelson co-founded the documentary production company Firelight Films with Marcia Smith and the non-profit organization Firelight Media, which supports emerging documentarians and promotes diverse audience engagement around social justice issues through documentary film. Currently, he is working on "Seize the Time: The Black Panther Party," the first installment in a series for the upcoming multi-platform PBS series "America Revisited."
Nelson was awarded the Primetime Emmy for Best Directing for his documentary "The Murder of Emmett Till," which also garnered a Special Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and other prestigious awards. His contributions to the field have been recognized with a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, and he is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. As an advocate for new media and the digital future, particularly for filmmakers of color, he serves as an artist-in-residence at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School of Communication, enriching the academic environment with his expertise in documentary filmmaking and media production.
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Stanley Nelson Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black History Month, Literary, Television & Film, Acting, Black Heritage and Entertainment.
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Stanley Nelson Jr. generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Stanley Nelson Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black History Month, Literary and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stanley Nelson Jr. for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Stanley Nelson Jr. generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spike Lee, dream hampton and Mahershala Ali. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stanley Nelson Jr. for an upcoming event.
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The Murder of Emmett Till
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Freedom Riders
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Freedom Summer
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How much does it cost to book Stanley Nelson Jr. for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Stanley Nelson Jr., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stanley Nelson Jr., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Stanley Nelson Jr. speak about?
Stanley Nelson Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black History Month, Literary, Television & Film, Acting, Black Heritage and Entertainment. -
Where does Stanley Nelson Jr. travel from?
Stanley Nelson Jr. generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Stanley Nelson Jr.?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stanley Nelson Jr. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stanley Nelson Jr. for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stanley Nelson Jr. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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