Quotes by Henry Hampton

About Henry Hampton:


Henry Hampton was an American filmmaker. He was the son of surgeon Henry Hampton Sr. and Julia Veva Hampton. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Hampton would later move to Boston where he founded his film production company Blackside, Inc., in 1968. It became one of the largest minority-owned non-theatrical film production companies in the U.S. during the mid-1970s and until his death in the late 1990s. Hampton and his company produced over 80 programs including documentaries, television spots, and other media productions.

Author Bio


  • NameHenry Hampton
  • DescriptionAmerican film director
  • BornAugust 19, 1940
  • DiedNovember 22, 1998
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Director
  • AwardsNational Humanities Medal