September 2012
Beginner
387 pages
10h 53m
English
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CHAPTER 20
Alex Gibney
Filmmaker Alex Gibney founded Jigsaw Productions in 1982, and in the years since has produced films with partners including Participant Productions, Magnolia Films, Sony Pictures Classics, ZDF-ARTE, BBC, and PBS. The company's website notes that Gibney is “well known for crafting stories that take an unflinching look at the political landscape of America.” His recent films include Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson; Taxi to the Dark Side, the 2008 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature; and Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, nominated for the 2006 Academy Award. For both Enron and Gonzo, Gibney won the Writers Guild of America award for Best Documentary Screenplay.
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