Michael Friedman

An avant-garde maestro of the silver screen, Michael Friedman was born in 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and started his active directorial career in the late 1960s. Primarily engrossed in the genre of documentaries, Friedman is famously known for his films like "Death by Design" and "Silverlake Life: The View from Here," which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival in 1993. His signature style is characterized by his candid and unflinching portrayal of subjects, coupled with profound empathy and a keen eye for detail. Michael Friedman, a director who truly possessed the ability to captivate audiences with his honest storytelling, leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire budding filmmakers.