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My Country, My Country
(2006)
Editor
Directed by Laura Poitras. The agonizing predicament and gradual descent of one man caught in the middle of the tragic contradictions of US occupation in Iraq and its project to spread democracy in the Middle East. World premiere Berlinale, Forum 2006
Through the Eyes of My Daughter
(2004)
Editor
Zulfah Otto-Sallies, a liberated South African filmmaker, confesses that "I do not understand who that 15-year-old who sleeps in my house is." This story traces a mother‘s quest to explore the relationship with her teenage daughter. Part of "Project 10: Real Stories from a Free South Africa" by Big World Cinema.
Home / Ikhaya
(2004)
Editor
This is a deeply personal story about the importance of memory and healing as the filmmaker returns with her aunt to the home she was forcibly removed from. There, she tackles the demons that drove her from the home she loved. Part of "Project 10: Real Stories from a Free South Africa" by Big World Cinema.
Flag Wars
(2003)
Editor
What happens when gay white professionals move into a black working-class neighborhood? This Emmy-nominated documentary was made over four a year period in Columbus, Ohio, by filmmakers film by Linda Goode Bryant & Laura Poitras. The film also received the Best Documentary, Grand Jury Award at the 2003 SXSW Film Festival, the Filmmaker Award, Center for Documentary Studies at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, and had it‘s season premiere on POV in 2003.
Only the Strong Survive
(2002)
Co-Editor
D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus‘s film on the Rhythm & Blues. With Sam Moore Wilson Picket Carla Thomas Rufus Thomas and more. Miramax release.
Startup.com
(2001)
Co-Editor
A nervy and insightful look into the yearlong, up-an-down life of a dot-com. Jehane Nugim and Chris Hegedus‘s film an Artisan release.
Busi
(2001)
Editor
Busi chronicles a year in the life of a fifteen year old HIV+ Soweto mother. A story of a young woman‘s journey to take control of her life. Part of "Steps" South Africa.
The Lost Performance — Monterey Pop
(1997)
Editor, Associate Producer
This VH-1 Special, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Monterey Pop music festival featuring previously unreleased performances.
The War Room
(1993)
Editor
Inside Bill Clinton‘s presidential campaign. Following campaigners James Carvill and George Stephanopuolos, from a cold primary in New Hampshire to the victory party in Little Rock
To Desire Peacefully is to fall Ill With Longing
(1992)
Director
A video installation created in collaboration with the New York-based experimental theater company Zone West.
Branford Marsalis — The Music Tells You
(1992)
Editor
A portrait of the jazz saxophonist on the road with his band, before he became Jay Leno‘s bandleader
Atlantic City Tell Lie Vision
(1991)
Director
Multi-screen video installation. A collaboration with the Zone West theater company as part of its History of Corporations Series.
Little Richard
(1991)
Editor
Performances from the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival in 1969.
Chuck Berry Rock n‘ Roll Music
(1991)
Editor
Performances from the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival in 1969.
Comin‘ Home
(1991)
Editor
Janis Joplin at the Generation Club for Martin Luther King memorial; also "Ball and Chain" at 1967 Monterey Festival and recording "Cheap Thrills"
Suzanne Vega — Open Hand
(1990)
Sound Editor
Accompanying Suzanne Vega as she begins her world tour in London.
Jerry Lee Lewis — The story of Rock n‘ Roll
(1990)
Editor
Highlights from previously unreleased performance at 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival with moments from his controversial career.