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In June 2021, Dee Rees was announced as the first African-American woman to direct a Criterion film. With the addition of her breakout film, Pariah (2011), Criterion has acknowledged its need for the addition of more female directors and director of color, and has vowed to bring more diversity to light.
Dee Rees is a filmmaker who has directed and written acclaimed movies such as Pariah, Bessie and Mudbound. She is the first Black woman nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and has won numerous awards and honors for her work.
6 Feb 2020 · Dee Rees and the Art of Surviving as a Black Female Director. From her Oscar-nominated “Mudbound” to her new foray into blockbuster cinema, she is trying to create a new kind of Hollywood...
Dee Rees is a writer and director of films such as Mudbound, Bessie and Pariah. She is the first Black woman nominated for an Oscar in the Best Adapted Screenplay category and a recipient of the Director's Guild of America Award.
22 Mei 2020 · Dee Rees talks about her career, from Pariah to Porgy and Bess, and how she overcame setbacks and challenges as a queer filmmaker in Hollywood. She shares her vision, ambition, and passion for diverse and daring stories.
11 Jun 2021 · The Oscar-nominated writer-director looks back at her breakthrough film, Spike Lee’s funny producing style, and why Pariah ’s legacy still makes her tear up. By Yohana Desta.
Diandrea Rees (born February 7, 1977) is an American screenwriter and director. She is known for her feature films Pariah (2011), Bessie (2015), Mudbound (2017), and The Last Thing He Wanted (2020).
