British filmmaker and screenwriter, born in London to Ghanaian parents, began her career as a child actress before transitioning to writing and directing. She gained acclaim for her debut feature "A Way of Life" (2004), winning a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut. Known for her focus on complex narratives addressing race and identity, she directed "Belle" (2013), which explored themes of racial and social issues in 18th-century England, and "A United Kingdom" (2016), depicting an interracial royal marriage.