Category: Documentaries
BIGFOOT TIM — A Documentary Film
I produced the documentary film BIGFOOT TIM. The film recounts the last ten years of his deceased twin brother’s life, using over 1,500 of Tim Fasano’s YouTube videos plus archival content such as 8mm home movies, newspaper articles, podcast segments, and recorded radio interviews. I made the film with a total budget of $79, using…
A Documentary About Japanese Photographer Daido Moriyama
“The Past is Always New, The Future is Always Nostalgic: Photographer Daido Moriyama” is the title of a documentary about renowned photographer Daido Moriyama. As a young photographer, his work focused on fashion, but as he matured, it transcended those boundaries and he became known worldwide. This documentary offers an intimate look into the life…
Unseen Strokes: Dissecting Bob Ross’ Legacy Through Conflict and Commerce
Joshua Rofé on his Bob Ross documentary: “I just want people to feel connected to Bob in a way that actually has more depth emotionally than they ever had the opportunity to.” Photograph: Courtesy of Netflix From the canvas of PBS stalwart to the petty conflicts of the grave, Bob Ross’ legacy remains rooted in…
Restrepo
“Restrepo” is an outstanding documentary by Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger, capturing the US military experience in Afghanistan, reminiscent of the Vietnam War. For a year, they followed a platoon in the perilous Korangal valley as they built an outpost named after their fallen comrade, Private Juan “Doc” Restrepo, while also trying to win over…