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Laura Poitras (/ ˈ p ɔɪ t r ə s /; born February 2, 1964) is an American director and producer of documentary films. [5] Poitras has received numerous awards for her work, including the 2015 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for Citizenfour , about Edward Snowden , [6] [7] while My Country, My Country received a nomination in the ...
Laura Poitras is an American filmmaker who has won an Oscar for her 2014 documentary Citizenfour, about Edward Snowden. She is also known for her previous works on Iraq, Guantanamo Bay, and WikiLeaks.
Jan 13, 2023 · With 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,' Laura Poitras makes an artist documentary, albeit one that perhaps only Poitras could have directed.
Sep 10, 2022 · “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” directed by Laura Poitras, was awarded the Golden Lion for best film at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Saturday by a competition jury...
Dec 30, 2022 · The Oscar-winning documentarian talks about her latest film, which follows the artist and activist Nan Goldin as she exposes the Sackler family and their opioid crisis. She reveals how she met Goldin, how she balanced the personal and political aspects of the story, and how she collaborated with her as a producer.
Sep 10, 2022 · All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, Laura Poitras ’ epic documentary about photographer Nan Goldin and her activism against the Sackler family and their art connections, has been...
Learn about the life and work of Laura Poitras, a producer and director of documentaries such as Citizenfour, The Oath and My Country, My Country. Find out her background, influences, awards, trivia and quotes.
