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Matthew Heineman

Matthew Heineman

Director · born 30 November 1983 · Washington, D.C., USA

Matthew Heineman (born June 6, 1983) is an American documentary filmmaker, director, and producer. His inspiration and fascination with American history led him to early success with the documentary film Cartel Land, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film, a BAFTA Award for Best Documentary, and won three Primetime Emmy Awards.

In 2009, Heineman founded his New York–based production company Our Time Projects, Inc., which would later release Our Time, his first documentary film about what it's like to be young in America, which he shot in the lower 48 states while travelling in an RV with three of his friends after graduating from college.

Where to start: Cartel Land (2015).

As director 13

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Matthew Heineman movie?

By viewer score, Cartel Land (2015) at 7.2/10.

What are Matthew Heineman’s most popular movies?

A Private War, Cartel Land, City of Ghosts.

How many movies has Matthew Heineman made?

13 films on TMDB, 13 as director.

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