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Ayoka Chenzira

Bio: Ayoka "Ayo" Chenzira (born November 8, 1953) is an independent African-American producer, film and television director, animator, writer, experimental filmmaker, and transmedia storyteller. She is the first African American woman animator and one of a handful of Black experimental filmmakers working since the late 1970s
Born: Unknown birthdate.
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Poster of HERadventure
HERadventure
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in HERadventure
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of In the Rivers of Mercy Angst
In the Rivers of Mercy Angst
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in In the Rivers of Mercy Angst
as 'Special Effects, Writer, Director, Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Alma's Rainbow
Alma's Rainbow
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Alma's Rainbow
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Thu, Jun 23 1994
Poster of Snowfire
Snowfire
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Snowfire
as 'Director of Photography, Producer, Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of MOTV (My Own TV)
MOTV (My Own TV)
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in MOTV (My Own TV)
as 'Director, Producer, Additional Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Williamswood
Williamswood
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Williamswood
as 'Director, Camera Operator, Editor'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Pull Your Head to the Moon: Stories of Creole Women
Pull Your Head to the Moon: Stories of Creole Women
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Pull Your Head to the Moon: Stories of Creole Women
as 'Adaptation, Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Zajota and the Boogie Spirit
Zajota and the Boogie Spirit
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Zajota and the Boogie Spirit
as 'Director, Story, Producer, Art Designer, Camera Operator, Animation, Executive Producer, Editor'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Lure and the Lore
The Lure and the Lore
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in The Lure and the Lore
as 'Director, Camera Operator, Producer, Editor'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Secret Sounds Screaming: The Sexual Abuse of Children
Secret Sounds Screaming: The Sexual Abuse of Children
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Secret Sounds Screaming: The Sexual Abuse of Children
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People
as 'Director, Animation, Art Designer, Producer, Writer, Editor'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum
Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum
as 'Director, Camera Operator, Sound, Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Beacon 23
Beacon 23
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Beacon 23
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2023
Poster of A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in A League of Their Own
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 11 2022
Poster of 4400
4400
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in 4400
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 25 2021
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Dynasty
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2017
Poster of Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Ayoka Chenzira was
? in Greenleaf
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 21 2016