I am a retired Indiana University film professor, documentary filmmaker, and Vietnam War veteran. Drafted into the United States Navy in 1968, I served four years during the war — an experience that deeply shaped both my life and my work.
After returning home, I discovered nonfiction storytelling in college and began a five-decade career in documentary filmmaking devoted to telling true stories with honesty, respect, and human connection. My recent films focus on the human consequences of war, particularly among veterans and their families. Rather than centering on combat, I explore what comes after — memory, reconciliation, and shared humanity.
Academic Background
As Professor Emeritus from The Media School at Indiana University, I spent 25 years teaching advanced video design and documentary production. This academic tenure allowed me to partner closely with talented students on real-world productions, helping to foster the next generation of visual storytellers.
Recognition & Accolades
Over the course of my independent production career, my work has been recognized with multiple regional Emmy® Awards and featured nationally on PBS broadcast stations. I am also a life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and received first place in the Indiana Veterans Art Show for my transmedia oral history preservation work.
Key Documentary Works
I Do Remember (2025)
An unexpected road trip captured on an old audio cassette tape explores the shifting nature of human memory.
Just Like Me (2017)
An Emmy® Award-winning cross-cultural journey mapping fragmented, personal stories from all sides of the war.
My Vietnam, Your Iraq (2010)
A compelling narrative tracing the experiences of Vietnam veterans whose own children deployed to serve in Iraq.