George Tillman Jr.: George Tillman Jr.. Producer: The Hate U Give. After seeing the films, COOLEY HIGH and TAXI DRIVER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin native George Tillman, Jr. became inspired to make films of his own. In 1994, George wrote and directed his first feature film, SCENES FOR THE SOUL. It was shot entirely in Chicago, using local talent and resources. The film, which cost $150,000 to make, caught the attention of Doug McHenry and...
Known For: The Hate U Give (Producer), Men of Honor (Director), The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (Producer), Notorious (Director)