November 6, 2023
LXII — Child
Child. is a director living in Los Angeles, California.

Below are Child’s selects for influential works:

Here are some of my favourites that influence the way I paint.

Film
Crooklyn by Spike Lee
United States
1995

I remember watching this film at my Aunt’s house when I visited them in Arkansas. It was something about that young girl Troy that I saw in myself. Me wanting to run the street with my boy cousins. At the time, the film was a reflection of what I knew. Now looking back it planted a seed that I get to water every day. All in all, the film left a lasting impression that I still carry with me to this day.

Film
Blue Bayou by Justin Chon
United States
2021

This is remarkable from beginning to end. You rarely see a director deliver on a high level in each role. Justin Chon did just that as the actor, script writer, and director.

Film
The Color Purple by Steven Spielberg
United States
1985

Being from the south we watched this film every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’ll have you crying one minute and then laughing the next. So many gems dropped throughout this film.

Music Video
‘Got ‘Til It’s Gone’ Janet Jackson by Mark Romanek
United States
1997

‘Got Til’ It’s Gone’ is a “masterpiece” and has as much substance as it does style. Love how they used Malick Sidibé’s work as a motif. I probably watch this video 2 times a week.

Music Video
‘Until The Quiet Comes’ Flying Lotus by Kahlil Joseph
United States
2014

Mesmerising, fluid, surreal and breathtaking. Khalil is by far in my top 5 of creatives. His work takes you on a ride that slowly crawls in your veins.

Music Video
‘Quand c’est?’ Stromae by Xavier Reyé & Luc Van Haver
Belgium
2015

Stromae for me has been visually consistent from the start of his career. His visuals always feel original, fearless, and intentional. This one is by far my favourite from him.

Documentary Series
Dear Mama by Allen Hughes
United States
2022

One of the best documentaries I’ve seen.

Short Film
The Strange Things About The Johnson’s by Ari Aster
United States
2011

This film is certainly uncomfortable to watch but it opens the eyes to what a truly sick world we live in. Though the story seems absurd it’s completely realistic. The acting, story telling, cinematography, and atmosphere are superb. Issues relating to mental, physical, and sexual abuse are fleshed out in the film.

Campaign
‘You Love Me’ Beats by Dr Dre Presents by Melina Matsoukas
United States
2020

Powerful, vivid, and cinematic. This spot changed the way I looked at the ad industry. I didn’t realize ads allowed for storytelling. I felt so proud watching this and for some reason everything started to click.

PEOPLE IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Chon
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Xavier Reyé
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Luc Van Haver
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Allen Hughes
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