Stephen Apkon

A pioneer of social and political documentaries, Stephen Apkon was born in 1960 in New York, United States, and started his directorial career in the early 2000s. Renowned for filming in the documentary genre, Apkon is best known for his impactful films like "Disturbing the Peace" and "I Shall Not Be Silent," with the former earning him the Ebertfest Humanitarian Award. His directorial style is often marked by a profound empathy for his subjects and a deep commitment to social justice.

From the heart, Stephen Apkon is a director who, with his films, invites us to question, to understand, and to change the world one frame at a time.