James Moll

James Moll

Historia

James Moll is a film director and producer. His company, Allentown Productions, has been based at Universal Studios since 1994, primarily producing film and television projects focused on stories of non-fiction. Moll graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 1987. He began his professional career as an intern reading scripts for film producer Lauren Shuler Donner, who later hired him as an assistant to French writer-director Francis Veber for Veber’s American remake of “Les Fugitifs” (Three Fugitives). Moll serves on the Executive Committee of the Documentary Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and is co-chair of the Documentary Award for the Directors Guild of America. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Moll, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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James Moll

Películas

Obey Giant
Director
A documentary that profiles the life and work of artist Shepard Fairey. We follow his roots through punk rock and skateboarding to his creation of the iconic Obama HOPE poster, and the controversy that surrounds it.
About Scout
Editor
A rebellious Goth girl embarks on a road trip across Texas with a suicidal young man in an effort to find her little sister.
Auschwitz
Director
Auschwitz is synonymous with the Holocaust, but it’s also a place on the map with a surprising history preceding World War II. Narrated by Meryl Streep, this short documentary tells the story of Auschwitz, from its construction to its infamy.
Farmland
Director
Most Americans have never stepped foot on a farm or ranch or even talked to the people who grow and raise the food we eat. "Farmland" takes an intimate look at the lives of farmers and ranchers in their twenties, all of whom are now responsible for running their farming business. Learn about their high- risk/high reward jobs and passion for a way of life that has been passed down from generation to generation, yet continues to evolve.
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
Director
Documental sobre la banda de rock "Foo Fighters", desde los inicios del grupo comandado por Dave Grohl (ex componente de "Nirvana") hasta la grabación de su último disco, "Wasting Light"
Running the Sahara
Director
A small film crew tracks three extreme runners across the Sahara desert, capturing their incredible journey on camera, recording this landmark moment in athleticism, in humanitarianism, and in history. The "Running the Sahara" expedition is a documentary film narrated by Academy Award™-winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award™-winner James Moll. The "Running the Sahara" documentary explores the physical and emotional impact of this tremendous test of strength and determination. The film's narrative follows the runners on their quest, each step toward the finish line building in great anticipation of answering the question: Can this amazing human feat truly be possible?
A Timeless Call
Producer
Produced for the Democratic National Convention in 2008, this short documentary is a tribute to all veterans of the United States military.
Inheritance
Director
Until she was thirteen years old, Monika Hertwig thought her father died fighting for his country in World War II. Then a chance comment led Monika to the horrific truth: her father was the brutal Plaszow concentration camp commandant Amon Goeth, and he was executed for his crimes.
El precio de la paz
Director
El Precio de la Paz, es un documental producido por Steven Spielberg y Stephen Ambrose en asociación con el Museo Nacional del Día D. En él se narran los eventos que ocurrieron entre el ataque a Pearl Harbor en diciembre de 1941 y el lanzamiento de la Bomba Atómica sobre Hiroshima en agosto de 1945.
Hell on Earth
Producer
From Steven Spielberg and Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation comes Broken Silence, a series of five films about human courage, heroism, and triumph over intense adversities during World War II. Hell on Earth: Renowned Czech filmmaker Vojtech Jasny directed this Czech-language documentary, a look at Theresienstadt, the "model" Czech ghetto set up by the Nazis to deceive the world about how well the Jews were treated.
The Unfinished Journey
Additional Editor
For the millennium New Year, Steven Spielberg agreed to create a 21 minute montage, supported by powerful narrations. It was a one-time performance. It tracks the good and the bad of our United States as it traveled through the ending century and millennium.
Los últimos días
Editor
Documental sobre el holocausto en general, y sobre su incidencia en los judíos húngaros en particular. Realizado principalmente en base a testimonios de supervivientes, está producido por Steven Spielberg y su fundación visual de historia "Shoah". Fue premiado con el Oscar y obtuvo excelentes críticas en Estados Unidos. (FILMAFFINITY)
Los últimos días
Director
Documental sobre el holocausto en general, y sobre su incidencia en los judíos húngaros en particular. Realizado principalmente en base a testimonios de supervivientes, está producido por Steven Spielberg y su fundación visual de historia "Shoah". Fue premiado con el Oscar y obtuvo excelentes críticas en Estados Unidos. (FILMAFFINITY)
Caerse del guindo
Associate Producer
Bill (Broderick), un joven y brillante ejecutivo que está a punto de cerrar un negocio millonario, recibe una llamada de socorro de su hermana. Los problemas no hacen más que empezar cuando a Bill le roban la cartera donde guardaba el número de teléfono para cerrar el trato.
Always Faithful
Director
This compelling doc chronicles the dedication of military dog teams on the front lines of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Always Faithful" follows five young Marines and their four-legged partners, exploring the intense bond that develops between man and dog as they put their lives on the line day after day.