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Matthew Galkin

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Matthew Galkin is an American film director and producer, best known for his work in documentaries. Galkin directed the 2010 HBO documentary Kevorkian, about the controversial right-to-die advocate Jack Kevorkian and his ill-fated 2008 run for Congress. Galkin also directed and produced the award-winning HBO documentary I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA (2007), and directed and co-produced the 2006 documentary loudQUIETloud: a film about the Pixies. He also served as co-executive producer and director of the Style Network/E! series Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, a reality show about Kimora Lee Simmons. He produced HBO's series Family Bonds and served as Co-Producer on John Landis's Slasher for IFC. Galkin is currently producing Morgan Spurlock’s film Comic-Con Episode Four: A Fan’s Hope, which is due for release in 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Matthew Galkin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movies

Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!

Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!

Producer

Muckraking filmmaker Morgan Spurlock reignites his battle with the food industry — this time from behind the register — as he opens his own fast food restaurant.

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Producer

The creators and actors from the TV show 'Freaks and Geeks' share their untold stories and pivotal moments from the making of the series that only aired for one season.

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Producer

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

Director

Documentary about Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who was performing euthanasia in the US in 1990's

I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA

I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA

Director

A candid and introspective look at the extreme beliefs and motives of Ingrid Newkirk, the British-born co-founder and driving force behind People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal-rights organization.

loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies

loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies

Director

When college rock darlings the Pixies broke up in 1992, their fans were shocked and dismayed. When they reunited in 2004, those same fans and legions of new listeners were ecstatic and filled with high hopes. loudQUIETloud follows the rehearsals and live shows of the band as they struggle through the reunion tour "Sell Out"

Production Coordinator

This HBO special, based on Rosie O'Donnell's book of the same name, uses animated and live action segments to explore the vital role that humour plays in our lives.