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John Antonelli(I)

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  • Director
  • Writer
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In 1958, when Sam Cooke crossed over from gospel to popular music, he ran the risk of alienating his gospel fans by embracing 'the devil’s music'. At the same time, he set in motion a chain of events that altered the course of popular music and race
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Sam Cooke: Crossing Over (2010)
John Antonelli was born on 28 July 1949 in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Kerouac, the Movie (1984), The Roots of 'Ulu (2015) and The New Environmentalists (2013).
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      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Kerouac, the Movie (1984)
    Kerouac, the Movie
    6.8
    • Producer
    • 1984
    The Roots of 'Ulu (2015)
    The Roots of 'Ulu
    Short
    • Producer
    • 2015
    The New Environmentalists (2013)
    The New Environmentalists
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Producer
    Sea Change
    Short
    • Producer
    • 2013

    Credits

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    Producer

    • The New Environmentalists (2013)
      The New Environmentalists
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • producer
      • 2014–2020
    • Mario Lopez and Scott Evans in Access Hollywood (1996)
      Access Hollywood
      3.2
      TV Series
      • news co-executive producer
      • 2019
    • The New Environmentalists: From Guatemala to The Congo
      TV Movie
      • co-producer
      • 2017
    • The New Environmentalists: From Peru to Tanzania
      Short
      • producer
      • 2016
    • The Roots of 'Ulu (2015)
      The Roots of 'Ulu
      Short
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Marshland Dreams
      Short
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Azzam Alwash in The New Environmentalists from Chicago to the Karoo (2013)
      The New Environmentalists from Chicago to the Karoo
      Short
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Sea Change
      Short
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Without a Net (2012)
      Without a Net
      7.1
      • consulting producer
      • 2012
    • The Killing Seasons
      Video
      • producer
      • 2011
    • American Masters (1985)
      American Masters
      8.2
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2010
    • Global Focus V: The New Environmentalists (2008)
      Global Focus V: The New Environmentalists
      Short
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Global Focus IV: The New Environmentalists (2007)
      Global Focus IV: The New Environmentalists
      Video
      • producer
      • 2007
    • Global Focus: The New Environmentalists
      Video
      • producer
      • 2005
    • Global Focus II: The New Environmentalists
      Video
      • producer
      • 2005

    Director

    • The New Environmentalists (2013)
      The New Environmentalists
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2014–2020
    • The New Environmentalists: From Guatemala to The Congo
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2017
    • The New Environmentalists: From Peru to Tanzania
      Short
      • Director
      • 2016
    • The Roots of 'Ulu (2015)
      The Roots of 'Ulu
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • The New Environmentalists: From Myanmar to Scotland
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Marshland Dreams
      Short
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Unfair Game: The Politics of Poaching
      Short
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Azzam Alwash in The New Environmentalists from Chicago to the Karoo (2013)
      The New Environmentalists from Chicago to the Karoo
      Short
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Sea Change
      Short
      • Director
      • 2013
    • The Killing Seasons
      Video
      • Director
      • 2011
    • American Masters (1985)
      American Masters
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2010
    • Global Focus IV: The New Environmentalists (2007)
      Global Focus IV: The New Environmentalists
      Video
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Global Focus II: The New Environmentalists
      Video
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Kerouac, the Movie (1984)
      Kerouac, the Movie
      6.8
      • Director
      • 1984

    Writer

    • The New Environmentalists (2013)
      The New Environmentalists
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2014–2020
    • The New Environmentalists: From Guatemala to The Congo
      TV Movie
      • co-writer
      • 2017
    • The Roots of 'Ulu (2015)
      The Roots of 'Ulu
      Short
      • writer
      • 2015
    • The New Environmentalists: From Myanmar to Scotland
      TV Movie
      • co-writer
      • 2015
    • Marshland Dreams
      Short
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Azzam Alwash in The New Environmentalists from Chicago to the Karoo (2013)
      The New Environmentalists from Chicago to the Karoo
      Short
      • writer
      • 2013
    • Sea Change
      Short
      • writer
      • 2013
    • Dreaming of Tibet (2003)
      Dreaming of Tibet
      7.7
      • writer
      • 2003
    • Kerouac, the Movie (1984)
      Kerouac, the Movie
      6.8
      • screenplay
      • 1984

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    Sam Cooke- Crossing Over
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    Sam Cooke- Crossing Over

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    • Born
      • July 28, 1949
      • Somerville, Massachusetts, USA

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