Clement Virgo
Clement Virgo (born June 1, 1966) is a Canadian film and television writer, producer and director who runs the production company, Conquering Lion Pictures, with producer Damon D'Oliveira. Virgo is best known for co-writing and directing an adaptation of the novel by Canadian writer Lawrence Hill, The Book of Negroes (2015), a six-part miniseries that aired on CBC Television in Canada and BET in the United States.
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| Born | June 1, 1966 Montego Bay, Jamaica |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, television director, film producer, television producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Website | www.conqueringlionpictures.com |
In 2023, Virgo directed Brother, which was critically acclaimed and received numerous accolades, including a nomination at the 24th Annual Black Reel Awards for Outstanding International Film and 12 awards at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards.
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