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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.
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Sep 10, 2022 · All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, Laura Poitras’ epic documentary about photographer Nan Goldin and her activism against the Sackler family and their art connections, has been awarded the...
Nov 28, 2022 · Director Laura Poitras speaks with Vogue about “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” her documentary about Nan Goldin’s life, art, and campaign against the Sackler family.
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
Dec 30, 2022 · The Oscar-winning documentarian talks about her latest film, which follows the artist and activist Nan Goldin as she exposes the Sackler family and their opioid crisis. She reveals how she met Goldin, how she balanced the personal and political aspects of the story, and how she collaborated with her as a producer.
Dec 3, 2022 · NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with director Laura Poitras about her new documentary, "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed," a chronicle of photographer Nan Goldin's activism in the opioid epidemic.
