Episode 56: Hans Charles
Hans Charles is modest. He\u2019s unassuming. He will sit and have a conversation with you about history, music, TV\u2026 you name it. Yet still, you would never guess that he is an Emmy nominated cinematographer. He has worked on films that have won multiple awards including a Bafta and an Oscar.\nThe son of proud Haitian parents, Hans had dreams of becoming a professional musician. Recognizing that the journey in music may not have been for him, he decided to pursue a career in film.\nHans\u2019 life philosophy has guided him to take small steps toward huge goals. Like anyone else, he admits that he has stumbled along the way, however through it all he says, he has remained committed and dedicated to his dream. These steps have allowed him to work with the likes of Ava DuVernay among other luminaries in the world of film.\nWhile he is billed as a cinematographer, Hans is so much more. His passion for the craft has led him to both producing and writing. In 2018, Hans and his colleague produced the film \u201c1 Angry Black Man\u201d, the first in a long list that he plans to create.\nHans Charles\u2019 name has been floating among the who\u2019s who of the film world. While some movie lovers may not recognize his name, surely, they have seen his work. The world should stay tuned. This incredible filmmaker has only just begun.\nThis is the story\u2026 thus far\u2026 Of Hans Charles.