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Ross McElwee is an American documentary filmmaker known for his autobiographical films about his family and personal life, usually interwoven with an episodic journey that intersects with larger political or philosophical issues.
1 day ago · Ross McElwee's journey into documentary filmmaking was shaped by his early experiences and academic background, giving him a unique perspective and expertise in his craft. Childhood Influences. Ross McElwee was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and grew up in the South, where cultural aspects heavily influenced his later works.
Ross McElwee is a renowned documentary filmmaker who has made ten feature-length films, including Sherman's March and Bright Leaves. He has received numerous awards, grants, and fellowships, and his films have been shown in festivals and museums around the world.
Ross McElwee is a filmmaker who explores personal and social themes in his documentaries, often set in the South. He has made five feature-length films, including "Sherman's March" and "Six O'Clock News", and has won several awards and fellowships.
Ross McElwee’s film describes a journey taken across the social, economic, and psychological tobacco terrain of North Carolina by a native Carolinian whose great-grandfather created the famous brand of tobacco known as Bull Durham.
Ross McElwee (b. 1947) has been teaching filmmaking at Harvard University since 1986 where he is a professor in the Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies. With a focus on the personal documentary, McElwee has made ten feature-length documentaries as well as a number of shorter films.
Ross McElwee was born on 21 July 1947 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Sherman's March (1985), Bright Leaves (2003) and Photographic Memory (2011). He is married to Hyun Kyung Kim.
