7.5
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Arthur Jafa
- Born
- (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
- Credits
- 37 titles
Biography
Arthur Jafa (/ˈdʒeɪfə/; born Arthur Jafa Fielder, November 30, 1960) is an American video artist and cinematographer.
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Signature work
Known For
7.5
Movie
7.6
Movie
Malcolm X
6.8
Movie
Crooklyn
6.3
Movie
Daughters of the Dust
7.5
TV
The Blues
7.1
Movie
My Brother's Wedding
6.6
Movie
Shadows of Liberty
7.8
Movie
Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death
3.7
Movie
Praise House
3.5
Movie
Happy Birthday, Marsha!
8.5
Movie
Feel Like Going Home
6.0
Movie
Dreams Are Colder Than Death
7.0
Movie
Rouch in Reverse
10.0
Movie
En Vogue
10.0
Movie
Seven Songs for Malcolm X
10.0
Movie
The White Album
10.0
Movie
A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde
Movie
The Black August Hip Hop Project
Crew credits 37
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | N****s in Omelas Film | Director |
| 2024 | Redacted Film | Director |
| 2022 | a Negro, a Lim-o Film | Director |
| 2022 | SloPEX Film | Director |
| 2022 | LOML Film | Director |
| 2021 | Dirty Tesla Film | Director, Editor |
| 2021 | AGHDRA Film | Director, Director of Photography, Cinematography |
| 2019 | Pilgrim Film | Director of Photography |
| 2018 | The White Album Film | Director |
| 2018 | akingdoncomethas Film | Director |
| 2018 | Happy Birthday, Marsha! Film | Director of Photography |
| 2017 | 4:44 Film | Director |
| 2017 | Ms Hillsonga Film | Director |
| 2017 | Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death Film | Director, Writer, Editor |
| 2014 | Florida Water Film | Director of Photography |
| 2014 | En Vogue Film | Additional Camera |
| 2014 | Dreams Are Colder Than Death Film | Director, Director of Photography, Original Concept |
| 2013 | Apex Film | Director |
| 2013 | Apex Film | Director, Editor |
| 2012 | Shadows of Liberty Film | Director of Photography |
| 2010 | The Black August Hip Hop Project Film | Director of Photography |
| 2009 | Meet the Eye Film | Director of Photography |
| 2009 | Deshotten 1.0 Film | Director |
| 2004 | The Star Eaters Film | Cinematography |
| 2003 | Feel Like Going Home Film | Director of Photography |
| 2003 | The Blues TV | Director of Photography (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Bamako Sigi-Kan Film | Director of Photography |
| 1999 | Eyes Wide Shut Film | Second Unit Cinematographer, Second Unit Director of Photography |
| 1995 | A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde Film | Director of Photography |
| 1995 | Rouch in Reverse Film | Cinematography |
| 1994 | Crooklyn Film | Director of Photography |
| 1993 | Seven Songs for Malcolm X Film | Director of Photography |
| 1992 | Malcolm X Film | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| 1991 | Daughters of the Dust Film | Director of Photography, Producer |
| 1991 | Praise House Film | Director of Photography |
| 1989 | Relatives Film | Director of Photography |
| 1985 | My Brother's Wedding Film | First Assistant Camera |