Like the Coen brothers, Baker hails from the total-filmmaker tradition, which extends to the editing room and beyond.

Sean Baker may have reached superstardom with Anora but his filmography shows that he's spearheaded many other great films.

Sean Baker has won best director at the Oscars for “Anora,” the story of a Brooklyn exotic dancer who marries the impetuous son of a Russian oligarch.

Sean Baker, the director of “Anora,” has been named Best Director at the 2025 Oscars. Years before his big night, Baker made an appearance on WESH 2 News! Sign up for our Newsletters In 2017, Baker ...