“Behind The Lens, Hollywood’s Independent Film Makers” F. Gary Gray

Felix Gary Gray (born July 17, 1969) is an American film director, film producer, music video director, and actor. Gray directed Friday, Set It Off, The Negotiator, The Italian Job, and Straight Outta Compton. He also directed the eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious, which is the 11th highest-grossing film of all-time. He also directed such critically acclaimed and award-winning music videos as “It Was a Good Day” by Ice Cube, “Natural Born Killaz” by Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, “Keep Their Heads Ringin'” by Dr. Dre, “Waterfalls” by TLC and “Ms. Jackson” by OutKast.