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Derrick Benton

Born May 1, 1996 · New York City, New York, USA (age 30)

Derrick, a Brooklyn native and a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor's degree in Cinema Screen Studies, possesses a strong academic background in film theory, philosophy, and screenwriting. In 2021, Derrick marked his directorial debut with 'Wasted Talent,' a short film that gained him numerous accolades and showcased his storytelling prowess.

Known For

HomegoingHomegoing · 2020
Homegoing
2020
MovieDrama
Working as a mortician at his father's funeral parlor, Junior cycles through an unsatisfying life routine. A night out with friends forces him to see the world as it truly is.
13th of September, 200413th of September, 2004 · 2024
13th of September, 2004
2024
MovieComedyHistory
A 17-year-old kid from South Chicago coexists with his selfish foster mother. On his way to school with his best friend, they discover something that will change their lives forever.
The House that Love BuiltThe House that Love Built · 2025
The House that Love Built
2025
MovieDocumentaryFamily
In 1980s Brooklyn, a resilient family, evicted from public housing, refuses to succumb to homelessness or welfare. Instead, they construct their own home-one scrap of discarded wood at a time.
Wasted TalentWasted Talent · 2021
Wasted Talent
★ 8.02021
MovieDramaCrime
Four high school teens are thrown into detention after a fight come together of their love for music and songwriting. However, their newfound bond is brought to a halt by the harsh reality of the world they come from.

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