Stanley Nelson

@StanleyNelson1

Award-winning filmmaker, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Founder of @firelightfilms. Now streaming: 'Sound of the Police' on Hulu.

Harlem, New York

Joined January 2012

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Stanley Nelson@StanleyNelson1 · Jun 12

Call your representatives NOW! #ProtectMyPublicMedia

PProtect My Public Media@MyPublicMedia · Jun 12

⚠️ UPDATE: This afternoon (6/12), the House will vote on a rescissions package that would slash public media funding. Don’t wait – call your Representative now and urge them to vote NO: bit.ly/3HC3IOK #ProtectMyPublicMedia

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Firelight Films@FirelightFilms · Jun 9

POSTER REVEAL! We’re thrilled to share the poster design for ‘Sun Ra: Do The Impossible,’ which has its sold-out World Premiere tomorrow night at Tribeca Festival! Additional Tribeca screenings are scheduled – find tickets via the link in our bio. #Tribeca2025

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Stanley Nelson@StanleyNelson1 · Jun 3

Join us for the World Premiere screenings of 'Sun Ra: Do the Impossible' at @Tribeca starting next week! I'm proud to serve as Executive Producer on this project for Firelight Films.

FFirelight Films@FirelightFilms · May 28

Join us @Tribeca Film Festival for screenings of Sun Ra: Do The Impossible, an illuminating biography, directed by Christine Turner and executive produced by @StanleyNelson1. Get your tickets now! buff.ly/xSXpTKK

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Budd Mishkin@BuddMishkinNYC · Apr 5

Latest ep of Before The Cheering Started. A convo w/ acclaimed documentarian @StanleyNelson1 on the path to an award winning career in film. bit.ly/3EaLse7

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National History Day@NationalHistory · Apr 4

National History Day's on NEH funding cuts affecting our organization and History Day affiliate programs across the United States and the world. Please share widely among your networks and donate now at nhd.org/donate. Thank you so much for your support.

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Stanley Nelson@StanleyNelson1 · Oct 9

Check out these historical images featured in “San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood,” my new documentary coming tonight to @FilmLinc’s #NYFF62 at @LincolnCenter, tracing the neighborhood’s rise and fall. Stay tuned for more opportunities to see the film.

StanleyNelson1's tweet image. Check out these historical images featured in “San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood,” my new documentary coming tonight to @FilmLinc’s #NYFF62 at @LincolnCenter, tracing the neighborhood’s rise and fall. Stay tuned for more opportunities to see the film.

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Stanley Nelson@StanleyNelson1 · Oct 4

In the early 20th century, the area in and around where @LincolnCenter resides today was known by another name: San Juan Hill. My new film traces that neighborhood’s rise and fall — and celebrates the people, arts, and culture whose enduring legacy still resonates today.

StanleyNelson1's tweet image. In the early 20th century, the area in and around where @LincolnCenter resides today was known by another name: San Juan Hill. My new film traces that neighborhood’s rise and fall — and celebrates the people, arts, and culture whose enduring legacy still resonates today.

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Stanley Nelson@StanleyNelson1 · Oct 2

I'm excited to announce that my new documentary 'San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost Neighborhood' is screening at @FilmLinc's #NYFF62 at @LincolnCenter on October 9! Check out the trailer below and stay tuned for more opportunities to see the film.

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Firelight Films@FirelightFilms · Jun 14, 2024

Join @StanleyNelson1 and Firelight Media on Thursday, June 20, from 4-5 p.m. ET, for a Beyond Resilience Masterclass and learn from the filmmakers behind some of the most lauded Black music documentaries of the decade. #BlackMusicMonth buff.ly/4cicJqt

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Stanley Nelson@StanleyNelson1 · Jun 14, 2024

Excited to join @misscortes, @mhaizlip, and Leah Smith (@Trilogy_Films) next Thursday, 6/20, 4-5 pm ET for a #BeyondResilience Masterclass in honor of #Juneteenth and #BlackMusicMonth! Join us via YouTube Live - the event is free with RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/beyond-resil…

StanleyNelson1's tweet card. Join us for a Beyond Resilience Masterclass with filmmakers behind some of the most lauded Black music documentaries of the decade.

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