James E. Hinton
An image from Greased Lightning, one of the productions that also features James E. Hinton.

James E. Hinton

November 21, 1936 — Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

James E. Hinton was an American filmmaker and photographer. He was known as a documentarian of the civil rights movement. He worked on more than 70 documentaries as a cinematographer and director; but, Hinton is most especially known for his groundbreaking cinematography on the cult film Ganja & Hess.

Ganja & Hess

Ganja & Hess

1973

Greased Lightning

Greased Lightning

1977

Don't Play Us Cheap

Don't Play Us Cheap

1972

Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis

1989

The New-Ark

The New-Ark

1969