Janks Morton facts for kids
Janks Morton, Jr. was born on August 18, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is an American filmmaker, writer, and activist. He also directs, produces, edits, and works as a cinematographer. Mr. Morton currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Learning and Education
Janks Morton, Jr. went to Bowie State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree there. His main subjects were Business and Industrial Psychology.
Janks Morton's Career in Film
Janks Morton, Jr. is the founder and CEO of iYAGO Entertainment Group. This company creates different types of media. He started iYAGO Entertainment Group to share stories about Black America. Mr. Morton has worked in the entertainment world for 20 years.
His company has released four full-length documentary films since 2007. His first big documentary was called What Black Men Think. In 2007, this film was named the Best Black Documentary of the year. Janks Morton was also voted Best Director that year. The movie looks at how stereotypes and wrong ideas are shown in America.
What Black Men Think gained attention across the country. It is available through Passion River Media and Amazon. Mr. Morton has traveled a lot to show his films and give talks. He has led workshops and spoken at universities, conferences, and community centers. Janks Morton says he makes films to share positive stories about Black people. His film style is sometimes called "docu-logue." This means his films combine facts with personal stories.
Films Produced and Directed by Janks Morton
Full-Length Documentaries
- Hoodwinked (2012)
- Dear Daddy (2011)
- Guilty Until Proven Innocent (2010)
- We Need to Talk (2010)
- What Black Men Think (2007)
Short Documentaries
- Men to Boys (2009)
