Elyse Steinberg

Elyse Steinberg, a prominent documentary filmmaker, was born in the year 1974, in New York, USA. Known for her active years in the film industry from the late 1990s onwards, Steinberg has primarily focused on the documentary genre as seen in her most celebrated works such as "The Fight" and "Weiner," the latter of which won the U.S. Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016. Her authorial style is often characterized by its incisive exploration of modern American society, its politics, and the public figures who exist within it. Steinberg, with her strong commitment to truth and her distinct ability to humanize political subjects, is truly a beacon in the world of documentary filmmaking.