Jon Alpert

Documentary mastermind, Jon Alpert, was born in 1948 in Port Chester, New York, USA and has been active in the film industry since the early 1970s. Known for his hard-hitting documentaries, Alpert has produced seminal works such as "China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province" and "Baghdad ER", winning numerous awards including multiple Emmys. Characteristic of his style is his immersive, first-person reporting and his commitment to social justice, which has often led him into dangerous situations around the world. Jon Alpert, with his fearless dedication to truth-telling, is a testament to the power of journalism and the profound impact of documentary cinema.