Officer’s feature directorial debut, the 2008 film Nurse.Fighter.Boy, was a critical smash, and his later work on The Porter, a TV series about Black Canadian train porters, contributed to its 12 Canadian Screen Awards
"Remembering Charles Officer: A Pioneer in Black Canadian Cinema. Celebrating the legacy of acclaimed director Charles Officer, known for his impactful contributions to independent film and co-founding the Black Screen Office, who passed away at 49 in Toronto due to complications from a heart attack."
Charles Officer Dies: Canadian Film/TV Director Known For 'Nurse.Fighter.Boy' Was 49 yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Charles Officer, 'Akilla's Escape' director and co-founder of Canada's Black Screen Office, worked on films and TV series that explored themes of race.