Movies That Shaped Director Hanelle Culpepper

A short list of the movies that influenced me as a fan and/or filmmaker? For me, that’s a nearly impossible task as my true inspirations number in the hundreds. Today, all I can offer up is a quick cross-section of a handful of key movies and shows -- in alphabetical order -- some that inspired my fascination as a little girl, some that shaped my desire to come to Hollywood and tell stories, and some that ultimately taught me how to think cinematically. All are worthwhile, and I hope you enjoy checking them out. — Hanelle M. Culpepper