Craig Brewer

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Craig Brewer

Born December 6, 1971 · Richmond, Virginia, USA (age 54)

Craig Houston Brewer (born December 6, 1971) is an American filmmaker. His 2005 movie Hustle & Flow won the Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and achieved commercial success, along with an Academy Award for Best Original Song, "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp". He is also known for directing the 2011 remake of Footloose, the 2019 film Dolemite Is My Name and the 2021 film Coming 2 A…

Known For

The Legend of TarzanThe Legend of Tarzan · 2016
The Legend of Tarzan
5.92016
MovieFantasyAction
Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
Song Sung BlueSong Sung Blue · 2025
Song Sung Blue
7.42025
MovieMusicRomance
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Coming 2 AmericaComing 2 America · 2021
Coming 2 America
6.32021
MovieComedy
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
FootlooseFootloose · 2011
Footloose
6.62011
MovieDramaMusic
Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where loud music and dancing are prohibited. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister’s troubled daughter Ariel in the process.
Hustle & FlowHustle & Flow · 2005
Hustle & Flow
7.22005
MovieCrimeDrama
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
Dolemite Is My NameDolemite Is My Name · 2019
Dolemite Is My Name
7.02019
MovieDramaComedy
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Black Snake MoanBlack Snake Moan · 2006
Black Snake Moan
6.82006
MovieDrama
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.
Indie OriginsIndie Origins · 2012
Indie Origins
2012
MovieDocumentary
Filmmaker Craig Brewer highlights a number of independent Memphis filmmakers, and shows the full short films Broke on a Saturday, You Better Behave, Blown, Two Hundred Dollars on E-Bay, Clean Up in Booth B, The Morning Ritual and Eso-Phagas.

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