Dava Whisenant

Renowned for her vibrant storytelling style, Dava Whisenant was born in 1973 in North Carolina, United States. Active since the early 2000s, she has explored the documentary genre most notably, with her most famous film being "Bathtubs Over Broadway," which won her the Best New Documentary Director award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018. Whisenant's documentaries are characterized by their wit, unexpected perspectives, and the deep empathy she extends towards her subjects.

From the heart, Dava Whisenant is a director who passionately seeks out the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary, bringing hidden narratives to the forefront with a captivating charm.