Killer of Sheep
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A giant revelation in American independent filmmaking, Charles Burnett’s lyrical debut feature unfolds as a mosaic of Black life in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, where Stan (Henry Gayle Sanders), a father worn down by his job in a slaughterhouse, and his wife (Kaycee Moore) seek moments of tenderness in the face of myriad disappointments.
Directors Spotlight
Charles Burnett
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The work of Honorary Oscar® recipient and legendary filmmaker, Charles Burnett has consistently garnered critical acclaim. In fact, Burnett’s first film, Killer of Sheep was declared a “national treasure” by the United States Library of Congress; and it was among the first 50 films placed in the National Film Registry.
- Year 1977
- Runtime 82 minutes
- Country United States
- Language English
- Cinematographer Charles Burnett
- Director Charles Burnett
- Editor Charles Burnett
- Premiere Retrospective
