David France

Acclaimed for his compelling and empathetic documentaries, David France was born in 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. He has been active in the film industry since the 1990s, primarily focusing on the documentary genre, with notable films such as "How to Survive a Plague" and "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson", earning him a reputation as a fearless chronicler of LGBTQ+ history and issues, and even garnering him an Academy Award nomination. France's authorial style is characterized by an immersive approach, where he uses personal interviews and archival footage to create intimate portraits of his subjects, often focusing on social justice themes. David France, with his compassionate lens and dedication to telling underrepresented stories, reminds us that film can be a powerful tool for change and understanding.