LUTHER CLEMENT-LAM

EDITOR + DIRECTOR

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I am an editor and director. I cut and stitch image and sound. Please scroll down to learn about some recent projects.

 
 

SEEN & HEARD

Two-Part Doc Series

 
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So proud to have edited on both episodes of this two-part doc series.

Congrats to director Giselle Bailey and all the wonderful collaborators at HooRae, Ark Media, and HBO. Looking forward to the world seeing this when it premieres on HBO and Max this summer!

 
 

ERNIE

Doc Feature

 
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Directed by Coodie and Chike (minds behind Jeen Yuhs)

Role: Editor

 

The story of Coodie Simmons and NFL player turned legendary painter Ernie Barnes. Coming soon.

 

KENDALL’S CROSS

Doc Feature

 
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Directed by Coodie and Chike (minds behind Jeen Yuhs)

Role: Editor

 

From Oklahoma to Olympic Gold Medal to crack addiction and back, the story of Kendall Cross. Coming soon.

 
 
 

KATRINA BABIES

Doc Feature

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Watch on Max

Nominated for IDA Best Documentary Feature

Directed by Edward Buckles Jr.

Role: Editor, Co-Writer

 

Director Edward Buckles, Jr. provides an intimate look at the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the children of New Orleans.

New Yorker - How many generations of ‘Katrina Babies’ are there?

New York Times - ‘Katrina Babies’ Review: Hearing From Survivors

Los Angeles Times

Time Magazine

 

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Doc Short

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Watch on The New York Times

Watch on Vimeo Staff Picks

Premiered at Sundance

Shortlisted for Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film

Nominated for Cinema Eye Honors for Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Short Filmmaking

Role: Director, Writer, Editor, Producer

One man’s unlikely path to fencing glory.