Dee Rees

Dee Rees is known for being an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She gained recognition for her award-winning film, "Pariah," and her critically acclaimed film, "Mudbound."

Dee Rees was born on February 19, 1977, in Nashville, Tennessee. She attended Florida A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Later, she earned a Master of Fine Arts in film from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

Dee Rees's notable works include her debut feature film, "Pariah," which received critical acclaim for its exploration of LGBTQ+ themes. She also directed the film "Mudbound," which earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. In addition, Rees directed the film "Bessie," a biographical drama about the legendary blues singer Bessie Smith.

Yes, Dee Rees has won several awards for her work. She received the John Cassavetes Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards for her film "Pariah." She also won the Breakthrough Director Award at the 2011 Gotham Awards and the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

In addition to her film work, Dee Rees has also directed episodes of television shows such as "Empire" and "When We Rise." She is also developing a television series based on the book "Pimp: The Story of My Life" by Iceberg Slim, as well as working on various other film and television projects.