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Laura Poitras (/ ˈ p ɔɪ t r ə s /; born February 2, 1964) is an American director and producer of documentary films.
Laura Poitras is an American filmmaker who has won an Oscar for her 2014 documentary Citizenfour, about Edward Snowden. She is also known for her previous works on Iraq, Guantanamo Bay, and WikiLeaks.
- January 1, 1
- 1 min
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
When filmmaker Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald flew to Hong Kong to meet Edward Snowden for the first time, Poitras brought her camera with her. The result is a 100% real-life espionage story unfolding minute by minute before our eyes.
Sep 10, 2022 · “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” directed by Laura Poitras, was awarded the Golden Lion for best film at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Saturday by a competition jury led by...
Learn about the life and work of Laura Poitras, a producer and director of documentaries such as Citizenfour, The Oath and My Country, My Country. Find out her background, influences, awards, trivia and quotes.
- February 2, 1964
Poitras has since become one of the loudest voices in documentary filmmaking. With her 2006 Iraq war documentary, My Country, My Country, she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature.
Dec 30, 2022 · ‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed’ director Laura Poitras on telling the story of Nan Goldin's quest to expose the Sackler family.
