Jennifer Baichwal
January 1, 1965 · 61 years old
Jennifer Baichwal, director and producer, was born in Montréal and came to documentary filmmaking through studies in philosophy and theology at her hometown’s McGill University. She debuted 15 years ago with Looking You in the Back of the Head. Her first feature-length film, Let It Come Down: The Li…
Known For
7 titles
Manufactured Landscapes
Photographer Edward Burtynsky travels the world observing changes in landscapes due to industrial work and manufacturing.
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch
Filmmakers travel to six continents and 20 countries to document the impact humans have made on the planet.
Long Time Running
After frontman Gord Downie is diagnosed with brain cancer, Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip goes on a cross-country tour that ends with a nationally televised concert.
Capturing Reality: The Art of Documentary
From cinema-verite pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill, to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing...
Swan Song
A behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's leading ballet companies' production of Swan Lake. Executive Produced by Neve Campbell.
Wilfred Buck
An elderly member of the indigenous Cree people of Canada is our spiritual guide in a film that, like its charismatic protagonist, moves between past and present, and between Earth and the stars, to overcome the ghosts of colonisa...