★ HOW OLD IS CHINONYE CHUKWU?
Chinonye Chukwu is 46 years old, born January 1, 1980 in NG · Capricorn.
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About
Chinonye Chukwu made history as the first Black woman to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. The Nigerian-American film director is known for the dramas Clemency and Till. Born May 19, 1985, she channels Capricorn precision into unflinching narratives about systemic injustice.
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Biography
Chinonye Chukwu made history as the first Black woman to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. The Nigerian-American film director is known for the dramas Clemency and Till. Born May 19, 1985, Chukwu works as a screenwriter and director, bringing a rigorously researched, emotionally unflinching approach to stories of institutional violence and survival. Her Sundance win marked a watershed moment in festival recognition—a validation of her singular vision in American independent cinema. As a Capricorn born in May, she operates with the sign's characteristic discipline and strategic clarity, channeling those traits into narratives that demand accountability from systems designed to oppress. Chukwu's work in the dramatic feature space reflects the broader practice of screenwriters and directors who craft original material for film—though her breakthrough came through deeply personal, research-intensive projects rather than adaptations.
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Trivia
- First Black woman to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
- Clemency and Till are her best-known feature films.
- Nigerian-American, reflecting heritage from Nigeria and work based in the United States.
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Numerology
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Cooperative and intuitive. Chinonye Chukwu read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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Birthday compatibility
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