Andrew Goldberg (director)
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Andrew Goldberg is a producer
and director
, and is the founder and owner of Two Cats Productions in New York City
. An Emmy Award
winner, Goldberg's credits include producing/directing documentaries and news
and long-form programming for PBS, ABC News
, MSNBC
and many others. His works include public affairs, history, and current events. Some of his projects have also focused on issues that have not traditionally found voices in the media, such as the Armenian Genocide
and contemporary anti-Semitism
.
, the two-hour film is a celebration of Jerusalem - its history, culture and impact on the world.
A Yiddish World Remembered (2002) focuses on the story of Jewish life in Eastern Europe
before the Holocaust, as told by some of the remaining eyewitnesses. This film was hosted by Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Gould and was commissioned, funded, and distributed by PBS. It won a New York
Emmy Award
for Outstanding Historical/Cultural Programming in 2003.
Proud to Serve
In 2004, Walter Cronkite
hosted Goldberg's film Proud to Serve, which explores the life and culture of the US Army. Through reflections and personal stories of sacrifice and service, this program profiles the camaraderie and pride shared among those who engage in active combat. It also illustrates the lives of those who work behind the scenes, such as clerks, translators, and mechanics. It premiered nationally on American Public Television and was hailed by the Wall Street Journal
as an "extraordinary and absorbing" film that's "...not to be missed."
The Armenian Genocide
Another of his films, The Armenian Genocide
(2006) is the complete story of the first Genocide
of the 20th century, when over a million Armenians died
at the hands of the Ottoman Turks
during World War I
. The film, which aired nationally on PBS, features interviews with the leading experts in the field, such as Pulitzer Prize
-winning author Samantha Power
and New York Times best-selling author Peter Balakian
, in addition to never-before-seen historical footage of the events and key players of one of the greatest untold stories of the 1900s.
The Armenian Genocide is narrated by Julianna Margulies
and includes historical narrations by Ed Harris
, Natalie Portman
, Laura Linney
, Jared Leto
, and Orlando Bloom
, among others.
Alessandra Stanley
, the chief television critic of The New York Times
, described The Armenian Genocide as "powerful" and stated that it "...honors the victims of the Genocide."
Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The Resurgence
Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The Resurgence, Andrew Goldberg's most recent release, aired on the PBS in January 2007. Hosted by Judy Woodruff
, the film explores anti-Semitism
in the Christian
and Muslim
worlds and covers the history
of anti-Semitism
from centuries ago in Europe
to the present. Like The Armenian Genocide
, Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The Resurgence was reviewed in major newspapers across the country, including The New York Times
and The Boston Globe. Barry Garron of The Hollywood Reporter
said Goldberg "has performed a real service by analyzing the toxic mixture of ignorance and hatred and explaining why it has been so impervious to enlightenment and civilization for so long."
The NETA Award for Historical Documentary, 2000
Cine Golden Eagle for Outstanding Historical Programming, 2002
St. Joachim and Anne Humanitarian Award, 2003
Cine Golden Eagle, 2004
and on weekly series. He holds a BA in History from Northwestern University
(1992) and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Chicago
(1994).
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
and director
Television director
A television director directs the activities involved in making a television program and is part of a television crew.-Duties:The duties of a television director vary depending on whether the production is live or recorded to video tape or video server .In both types of productions, the...
, and is the founder and owner of Two Cats Productions in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. An Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
winner, Goldberg's credits include producing/directing documentaries and news
News
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
and long-form programming for PBS, ABC News
ABC News
ABC News is the news gathering and broadcasting division of American broadcast television network ABC, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company...
, MSNBC
MSNBC
MSNBC is a cable news channel based in the United States available in the US, Germany , South Africa, the Middle East and Canada...
and many others. His works include public affairs, history, and current events. Some of his projects have also focused on issues that have not traditionally found voices in the media, such as the Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide—also known as the Armenian Holocaust, the Armenian Massacres and, by Armenians, as the Great Crime—refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I...
and contemporary anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism
Antisemitism is suspicion of, hatred toward, or discrimination against Jews for reasons connected to their Jewish heritage. According to a 2005 U.S...
.
Upcoming project
Jerusalem: Center of the World, Andrew Goldberg's most recent film, aired nationally on PBS, on April 1, 2009 to critical acclaim. Hosted by Ray Suarez, Co-Anchor and Senior Correspondent of the PBS NewsHour with Jim LehrerJim Lehrer
James Charles "Jim" Lehrer is an American journalist and the executive editor and former news anchor for PBS NewsHour on PBS, known for his role as a frequent debate moderator during elections...
, the two-hour film is a celebration of Jerusalem - its history, culture and impact on the world.
Documentaries
A Yiddish World RememberedA Yiddish World Remembered (2002) focuses on the story of Jewish life in Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is the eastern part of Europe. The term has widely disparate geopolitical, geographical, cultural and socioeconomic readings, which makes it highly context-dependent and even volatile, and there are "almost as many definitions of Eastern Europe as there are scholars of the region"...
before the Holocaust, as told by some of the remaining eyewitnesses. This film was hosted by Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Gould and was commissioned, funded, and distributed by PBS. It won a New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
for Outstanding Historical/Cultural Programming in 2003.
Proud to Serve
In 2004, Walter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years . During the heyday of CBS News in the 1960s and 1970s, he was often cited as "the most trusted man in America" after being so named in an opinion poll...
hosted Goldberg's film Proud to Serve, which explores the life and culture of the US Army. Through reflections and personal stories of sacrifice and service, this program profiles the camaraderie and pride shared among those who engage in active combat. It also illustrates the lives of those who work behind the scenes, such as clerks, translators, and mechanics. It premiered nationally on American Public Television and was hailed by the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is an American English-language international daily newspaper. It is published in New York City by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corporation, along with the Asian and European editions of the Journal....
as an "extraordinary and absorbing" film that's "...not to be missed."
The Armenian Genocide
Another of his films, The Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide (documentary)
The Armenian Genocide is a 2006 documentary exploring the accusation that the Ottoman Empire killed more than one million Armenians during World War I...
(2006) is the complete story of the first Genocide
Genocide
Genocide is defined as "the deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial, religious, or national group", though what constitutes enough of a "part" to qualify as genocide has been subject to much debate by legal scholars...
of the 20th century, when over a million Armenians died
Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide—also known as the Armenian Holocaust, the Armenian Massacres and, by Armenians, as the Great Crime—refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I...
at the hands of the Ottoman Turks
Ottoman Turks
The Ottoman Turks were the Turkish-speaking population of the Ottoman Empire who formed the base of the state's military and ruling classes. Reliable information about the early history of Ottoman Turks is scarce, but they take their Turkish name, Osmanlı , from the house of Osman I The Ottoman...
during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. The film, which aired nationally on PBS, features interviews with the leading experts in the field, such as Pulitzer Prize
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
-winning author Samantha Power
Samantha Power
Samantha Power is an Irish American academic, governmental official and writer. She is currently a Special Assistant to President Barack Obama and runs the Office of Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights as Senior Director of Multilateral Affairs on the Staff of the National Security Council...
and New York Times best-selling author Peter Balakian
Peter Balakian
Peter Balakian is a poet, writer and academic, the Donald M. and Constance H. Rebar Professor of Humanities at Colgate University.- Life :...
, in addition to never-before-seen historical footage of the events and key players of one of the greatest untold stories of the 1900s.
The Armenian Genocide is narrated by Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies
Julianna Luisa Margulies is an American actress and producer.After several small television roles, Margulies achieved success in her regular role as Nurse Carol Hathaway on NBC's long-running medical drama ER, for which she won an Emmy Award...
and includes historical narrations by Ed Harris
Ed Harris
Edward Allen "Ed" Harris is an American actor, writer, and director, known for his performances in Appaloosa, Radio, The Rock, The Abyss, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, A History of Violence, and The Truman Show. Harris has also narrated commercials for The Home Depot and other companies...
, Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman
Natalie Hershlag , better known by her stage name Natalie Portman, is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Her first role was as an orphan taken in by a hitman in the 1994 French action film Léon, but major success came when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel...
, Laura Linney
Laura Linney
Laura Leggett Linney is an American actress of film, television, and theatre. Linney has won three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has been nominated for three times for an Academy Award and once for a BAFTA Award...
, Jared Leto
Jared Leto
Jared Joseph Leto is an American actor, director, producer, occasional model and musician. Leto has appeared in both big budget Hollywood films and smaller projects from independent producers and art houses. He rose to prominence for playing Jordan Catalano in the teenage drama My So-Called Life...
, and Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom is an English actor. He had his break-through roles in 2001 as the elf-prince Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and starring in 2003 as blacksmith Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, and subsequently established himself as a lead in Hollywood...
, among others.
Alessandra Stanley
Alessandra Stanley
Alessandra Stanley is an American journalist. In 2003 she became the television critic for The New York Times. Stanley was previously co-chief of the paper's Moscow bureau, Rome bureau chief, and as a correspondent for Time. She is the daughter of defense expert Timothy W...
, the chief television critic of The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, described The Armenian Genocide as "powerful" and stated that it "...honors the victims of the Genocide."
Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The Resurgence
Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The Resurgence, Andrew Goldberg's most recent release, aired on the PBS in January 2007. Hosted by Judy Woodruff
Judy Woodruff
Judy Woodruff is an American television news anchor and journalist.Woodruff is a Board Member at the IWMF .-Broadcast journalism career:...
, the film explores anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism
Antisemitism is suspicion of, hatred toward, or discrimination against Jews for reasons connected to their Jewish heritage. According to a 2005 U.S...
in the Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
and Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
worlds and covers the history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
of anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism
Antisemitism is suspicion of, hatred toward, or discrimination against Jews for reasons connected to their Jewish heritage. According to a 2005 U.S...
from centuries ago in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
to the present. Like The Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide (documentary)
The Armenian Genocide is a 2006 documentary exploring the accusation that the Ottoman Empire killed more than one million Armenians during World War I...
, Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The Resurgence was reviewed in major newspapers across the country, including The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
and The Boston Globe. Barry Garron of The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Formerly a daily trade magazine, The Hollywood Reporter re-launched in late 2010 as a unique hybrid publication serving the entertainment industry and a consumer audience...
said Goldberg "has performed a real service by analyzing the toxic mixture of ignorance and hatred and explaining why it has been so impervious to enlightenment and civilization for so long."
Recognition and awards
The New York Festivals World Medal, International TV Programming, 2000The NETA Award for Historical Documentary, 2000
Cine Golden Eagle for Outstanding Historical Programming, 2002
St. Joachim and Anne Humanitarian Award, 2003
Cine Golden Eagle, 2004
Other works and education
In addition to many other documentaries, Goldberg has written and produced award-winning television commercials and has also worked extensively in live televisionTelevision
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
and on weekly series. He holds a BA in History from Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, USA. Northwestern has eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees....
(1992) and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
(1994).
Filmography
- The Armenian Americans (2000)
- The Armenians, A Story of Survival (2001)
- A Yiddish World Remembered (2002)
- Images of The Armenian Spirit (2003)
- They Came to America (2003)
- Proud to Serve: The Men and Women of the U.S. Army (2004)
- The Armenian GenocideThe Armenian Genocide (documentary)The Armenian Genocide is a 2006 documentary exploring the accusation that the Ottoman Empire killed more than one million Armenians during World War I...
(2006) - Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The ResurgenceAnti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The ResurgenceAnti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The Resurgence is a documentary film that first aired on PBS on January 8, 2007. Directed, produced, and written by Andrew Goldberg, this documentary, hosted by Judy Woodruff, examines the roots of modern antisemitism and why it flourishes today...
(2007) - The Jewish People: A Story of Survival (2008)
- Jerusalem: Center of the World (2008)