Patrick Forbes

Renowned for his gripping takes on real-life stories, Patrick Forbes was born in 1965 in London, England. Forbes' active years as a filmmaker extend from the late 1980s to the present day, during which time he has made his mark on the documentary genre, with his most notable works including "The Force: The Story of Scotland's Police" and the Emmy-winning "The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities". His distinguished style often involves an in-depth and intimate exploration of societal issues, achieved through a careful blend of personal narratives and wider social commentary. Patrick Forbes, with his keen eye for revealing the human side of complex issues, has proven time and again that truth can indeed be stranger, and more compelling, than fiction.