Photo: Jeff Vespa © WireImage.com

Born in Hampton, VA. Independent filmmaker who entered American film with STOP SUBSTANCE ABUSE (1986). Other directing credits include GRASSROOTS CHICAGO (1991), HIGHER GOALS (1993), HOOP DREAMS (1994, also producer, writer & editor), PREFONTAINE (1997, also writer), "Passing Glory" (1999, TV), "Joe and Max" (TV) and STEVIE (also producer) (both 2002), "The New Americans" (2004, TV: "Independent Lens"), REEL PARADISE (2005, also producer & editor), and AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR (2008, also producer & editor).  Nominated for Achievement in Film Editing 1994: HOOP DREAMS (w. Frederick Marx & Bill Haugse) 1 nomination