Davis Guggenheim
American director of 'An Inconvenient Truth'
Born
November 3rd, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent director, producer, and screenwriter specializing in documentary films. Guggenheim directed the acclaimed documentary 'An Inconvenient Truth', which examined climate change through the lens of former Vice President Al Gore's campaign for awareness. The film received an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2007 and contributed significantly to the public discourse on environmental issues. Other notable works include 'Waiting for Superman', a documentary focused on the American educational system, and 'He Named Me Malala', which tells the story of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. Throughout his career, Guggenheim has been involved in various television projects, including directing episodes for the series 'Cops'.
Directed 'An Inconvenient Truth'
Directed 'Waiting for Superman'
Directed 'He Named Me Malala'
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