As a documentary filmmaker, I explore the role of religion in contemporary society, culture, and politics.
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Finding God in the City of Angels
Finding God in the City of Angels (2009) explores how different religious communities in Los Angeles engage their sacred texts or “scriptures.”
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Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White
Holy Man: The USA v. Douglas White (2011), narrated by Martin Sheen, investigates the wrongful conviction and incarceration of Lakota healer Douglas White.
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