John Scheinfeld

An esteemed chronicler of American culture and history, John Scheinfeld was born in 1953 in Chicago, United States. His active years span from the late 1980s to the present, with a strong penchant for documentary and biographical genres, as evidenced in his acclaimed films like "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" and "Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)". Although not a laureate of major film festivals, Scheinfeld's works have earned him Emmy nominations and recognition for their insightful, deeply humanistic perspective on his subjects. More than just a filmmaker, John Scheinfeld is a master storyteller, breathing life and understanding into the complex narratives of cultural icons with an empathy that is as distinctive as it is moving.