
Damani Baker
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Damani Baker
Biography
A native of the Bay Area, Damani Baker is a Brooklyn-based director and filmmaker. His first feature documentary (with co-director Alex Vlack) about the life and music of Bill Withers, “Still Bill,” opened theatrically to critical acclaim in 2009 and was acquired by Netflix, Showtime, and BBC. Previous work includes “Return,” an award-winning film that explores the genius of traditional African medicine. Damani’s career spans documentaries, music videos, museum installations, and advertisements, and he has worked for clients including Rainforest Alliance, Puma, IBM, and Wieden+Kennedy, among others.
Known For
Acting
(1998)
Beloved
as Howard aged 22
Crew
(2016)
The House on Coco Road
Director, Executive Producer, Writer, Cinematography, Producer
(2010)
Still Bill
Director, Director of Photography, Producer