James E. Hinton

Born · November 21, 1936

Died · February 19, 2006 (69 years old)

Known For: Camera

Place of Birth: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

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James E. Hinton was an American filmmaker and photographer. He was known as a documentarian of the civil rights movement. He worked on more than 70 documentaries as a cinematographer and director; but, Hinton is most especially known for his groundbreaking cinematography on the cult film Ganja & Hess.

James E. Hinton

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