Cle Sloan

Cle Shaheed Sloan, born on May 22, 1969, and often referred to as "Bone," is a multifaceted American director, actor, and activist hailing from Los Angeles, California. Sloan, who was once affiliated with the Athens Park Bloods street gang, dedicated himself to transforming gang culture and mitigating violence from within the community. His entry into the film industry was facilitated by NFL icon Jim Brown, who assisted him in securing a position as an assistant following his release from incarceration, leading to a pivotal meeting with acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua. This connection fueled Sloan's aspiration to become a cinematographer, resulting in his contributions to Fuqua’s acclaimed films, including "Training Day" and "Tears of the Sun." In "Training Day," Sloan not only served as a gang consultant but also played a crucial role in persuading real gang members to enhance the film's authenticity.

Sloan directed and appeared in the impactful 2006 documentary "Bastards of the Party," which was showcased at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival and the 2006 Hollywood Black Film Festival. The documentary later aired on HBO on February 6, 2007. He has also appeared on prominent news programs such as "The O'Reilly Factor" and "Anderson Cooper 360º," advocating against gang violence through his nonprofit organization, AKTIVE, which aims to reform gangs from within. More recently, he starred in the 2008 film "Street Kings," sharing the screen with notable actors like Forrest Whitaker, Common, and Keanu Reeves.