Lee Daniels Is Looking for Fan Footage of the Apollo Theater
Empire maestro's first documentary will celebrate the beloved Harlem institution.
Before the films Precious and The Butler and before the smash FOX-TV series Empire, Lee Daniels was just a Philadelphia kid with a dream, stoked by visits as a teenager to the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. So imagine what a thrill it is for Daniels to now be attached as director of an officially sanctioned documentary about the place.
From this week’s announcement:
“I am honored to be entrusted with the story of this incredible American iconic institution and work with this team,” said Daniels.
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