Biography
A New York native who has worked on such
Spike Lee productions as
Do the Right Thing (1989) and
Mo' Better Blues (1990), Abdul Malik Abbot moved to editing and directing in the latter 1990s, gaining increased notoriety through his music video work with such artists as
Will Smith and Jay-Z. Later taking the helm for an award-winning video by singer Abbey Lincoln, Abbot made his feature debut in 2001 with
State Property. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide