Alex Gibney

About

Alex Gibney is a renowned American documentary film director and producer, born on October 23, 1953, in New York City. He is the son of journalist Frank Gibney and Harriet Harvey. Gibney attended Yale University and later studied at the UCLA Film School. His career spans over four decades, with a focus on producing impactful documentaries that shed light on critical issues and figures often overlooked. Notable works include Taxi to the Dark Side, which won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, and Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, nominated for an Oscar in 2005. Gibney's extensive filmography also includes The Two Escobars, The Armstrong Lie, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, and We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks. His documentaries often explore themes of power, corruption, and human rights. Gibney's style is characterized by in-depth research and a keen ability to narrate complex stories in an engaging manner. He has received numerous awards, including multiple Emmy awards, and has been recognized as one of the most important documentarians of his time.