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Henry Hampton
1940–1998
United States
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Biography
Henry Eugene Hampton Jr. (8 January 1940 – 22 November 1998) was an American filmmaker. His production company, Blackside, Inc., produced over 80 programs—the most recognizable being the documentary Eyes on the Prize, which won six Emmy Awards, the Peabody Award, and was nominated for an Oscar.
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