Salim Akil (Directing)

Love Is___

Follow a young black couple in 1990s Los Angeles, two people from opposite worlds, as they go through the trials and tribulations of chasing their dreams and learning how to follow their hearts. Nuri is bubbly and has big dreams, but she is struggling to make a name for herself as a sitcom staff writer while juggling a string of romances. Yasir is an aspiring director/writer who has hit a snag and is on-and-off again with his ex. The program is told from the perspective of Nuri and Yasir's present-selves while they revisit the social issues and the vibrant black culture that helped shape who they are today.

Release Date:2018-06-19

Department:Creator

Job:Creator

Vote Count:3

Black Lightning

Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.

Release Date:2018-01-16

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Episode Count:11

Vote Count:884

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.

Release Date:2015-08-02

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:17

Sparkle

Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

Release Date:2012-08-17

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Vote Count:118

Jumping the Broom

Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

Release Date:2011-05-06

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Vote Count:207

Girlfriends

The series revolves around the friendship of four African-American women in different phases of their lives. They explore the many trials and tribulations that most women face today such as relationships, family, friends and other current issues that will interest most women. Whether it’s getting over a divorce, finding a career, or looking for true love, Girlfriends delivers along with comedy and wit.

Release Date:2000-09-11

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:38

Drylongso

A young woman in a photography class begins taking pictures of black men out of fear they will soon be extinct.

Release Date:1999-03-29

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Mr. Yamada

Vote Count:6