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Marcus A. Clarke
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | FILMMAKER
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Marcus A. Clarke
is a Brooklyn-born director and producer specializing in premium documentary films spanning true crime, pop-culture, music, politics and identity. Known for an approach that is highly cinematic, immersive, and emotionally resonant, Clarke tells deeply personal stories with cultural weight and urgency—earning both critical acclaim and global viewership.
Clarke most recently directed The Honorable Shyne (Hulu), a feature documentary tracing Moses “Shyne” Barrow’s powerful evolution from Grammy-nominated rapper to imprisoned exile to Leader of the Opposition in Belize. The film premiered in November 2024 and soared to #1 on Hulu within 25 hours of release.
His work in true crime and historical storytelling includes directing three standout episodes of Unsolved Mysteries Vol. 1 (Netflix), which held the #1 global spot on the platform for nine consecutive days. His magnum opus, Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (Netflix), executive produced by Kenya Barris, explores the untold story of the complex friendship between two towering icons—and was honored with a 2022 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Documentary (Television).
Earlier in his career, Clarke directed three episodes of Rapture, the Netflix Original hip-hop docuseries produced by Mass Appeal and selected for SXSW in 2018. He also helmed The WIZRD, a feature-length documentary for Apple chronicling the rise of Atlanta rap superstar Future, blending raw vérité with mythic storytelling.
Clarke began his career as a film runner for Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, going on to produce the CNN Films doc Fresh Dressed (Sundance 2015) and Nas: Live from the Kennedy Center (PBS), the first hip-hop documentary featured on Great Performances.
In addition to longform content, Clarke has directed a wide range of branded content campaigns in collaboration with SpringHill, UNINTERRUPTED & Mass Appeal, always maintaining a signature approach rooted in authenticity, transformation, and truth.
A PADI certified scuba diver & an alumnus of Middlebury College, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film & Media Studies x Sociology.