Michael Wadleigh

Visionary documentarian, Michael Wadleigh, was born in 1942 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He was most active in the 1970s and 1980s, primarily working in the documentary genre, with his most notable work being the 1970 film "Woodstock," which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Wadleigh's style is marked by his ability to capture the essence of cultural moments and movements with an unobtrusive, observational approach. Beneath his directorial persona, Michael is a true artist at heart, using film as his canvas to paint vivid portraits of humanity and its myriad experiences.