Chinonye Chukwu
Chinonye Chukwu | |
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Chukwu in 2019 | |
| Born | May 19, 1985 Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Notable work | Clemency Till |
Chinonye Chukwu (/ˈtʃiːnoʊjə ˈtʃuːkuː/ CHEE-noh-yə CHOO-koo; born May 19, 1985) is a Nigerian-American film director best known for the drama films Clemency and Till. She is the first black woman to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.