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Pip & Zastrow: An American Friendship
Director l Producer
Pip & Zastrow: An American Friendship is the true story of two men who cross racial boundaries in Annapolis, Maryland, during segregation in the 1940s and form a life-long friendship that takes extraordinary turns. With humor, compassion and heartbreak, Pip and Zastrow navigate through 60 years against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and a country that has yet to overcome deep seated racism and social inequity.
(PBS/Maryland Public Television Rebroadcasting/digitally available Nov 9, 2026) -
Aging In America: Survive or Thrive
Co-Producer
Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, directed by Neil Steinberg , produced by Mark J. Harris, and narrated by Martin Sheen, celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Using Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize winning book, Why Survive? as a guide, the film explores critical topics such as ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Los Angeles area Emmy Award and SoCal Journalism Award Winner
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The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt
Director l Producer
The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt is the story of a Colombian presidential candidate, her kidnapping, and her family’s desperate quest to free her and keep her campaign alive.
• duPont Columbia University Award
• Imagen Award
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We're Not Broke
Director l Producer
We’re Not Broke tells the story of U.S. corporations dodging billions of dollars in income tax, and how seven fed-up Americans take their frustration to the streets… and vow to make the corporations pay their fair share.
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Held Hostage in Colombia
Director l Producer
From deep within the Colombian jungle, the exclusive story of three Americans held hostage since their plane crashed in February 2003, landing them in a political minefield. (SundanceTV; History as Americans Held Hostage)