Jamaa Fanaka | |
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| Born | Walter Gordon September 6, 1942 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 1, 2012 (aged 69) |
| Alma mater | Compton Junior College, UCLA |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1972–2012 |
| Parent(s) | Robert L. and Beatrice Gordon |
Jamaa Fanaka (born Walter Gordon; September 6, 1942 – April 1, 2012)[1][2] was an American filmmaker. He is best known for his 1979 film, Penitentiary, and was one of the leading directors of the L.A. Rebellion film movement.