Richard Trank

Richard Trank, the American maestro of historical and biographical documentaries. Born in 1959 in Los Angeles, USA, Trank’s active directorial career spans over three decades from the late 1980s to the present, predominantly focusing on the genres of documentary and history. His most renowned works include “The Long Way Home” (1997) and “I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal” (2007), with the former earning him an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Trank's directorial style is characterized by his meticulous attention to detail, his exhaustive research, and his profound ability to humanize historical events and figures. From the heart, Richard Trank is a storyteller who has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the stories of the past, making history accessible and resonant for all.