Killer of Sheep (1978)

Directed by Charles Burnett

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An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.

Genre: Drama

Language: en

Production

Cinematographer: Charles Burnett · Editor: Charles Burnett

Production: Milestone Films

Budget: $100K

1 screening currently listed

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