Rudy Bednar

Trailblazing the world of documentaries, Rudy Bednar was born in 1942 in Bratislava, Slovakia. Active in the industry from the 1960s to the 2000s, Bednar specialized in producing and directing hard-hitting documentaries, with his most notable works being "Prisoners of War" and "World News Tonight," for which he received multiple Emmy Awards. His work is characterized by a careful balance of compassion, a keen eye for detail, and an unwavering commitment to truth-telling. In person, Rudy Bednar emanates an air of quiet determination and grit, making his passion for illuminating the unseen corners of the world palpable to all those around him.