St. Clair Bourne
St. Clair C. Bourne | |
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St.Clair C. Bourne | |
| Born | February 16, 1943 |
| Died | December 15, 2007 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Known for | American documentary filmmaker of African-American social issues and themes |
St. Clair C. Bourne (February 16, 1943 – December 15, 2007) was an African-American documentary filmmaker, whose work focused on subjects and social issues of concern to the African-American community. He also developed projects that explored African-American cultural figures, such as Langston Hughes and Paul Robeson. Not only was Bourne a towering figure in the documentary film world but also an activist, teacher, and organizer.