Debra Chasnoff
American filmmaker (1957-2017) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 60
Debra Chasnoff was an American documentary filmmaker and activist whose films address progressive social justice issues. Her production company GroundSpark produces and distributes films, educational resources and campaigns on issues ranging from environmental concerns to affordable housing to preventing prejudice.
Debra Chasnoff is read about 4 times a day, in 7 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 25 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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2017Died7 November 20172009
Straightlaced: How Gender's Got Us All Tied UpFilm, Director, Producer2007
It's Still ElementaryFilm, Director, Producer2004
Let's Get RealFilm, Director, Producer
One Wedding and a RevolutionFilm, 2004Director, Producer2000
That's a FamilyFilm, Director1996
It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in SchoolFilm, Director, Writer1992Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)Award1991
Deadly Deception: General Electric, Nuclear Weapons and Our EnvironmentFilm, Director, Producer1984
Choosing ChildrenFilm, Director1957Born12 October 1957
Straightlaced: How Gender's Got Us All Tied UpFilm, Director, Producer2007It's Still ElementaryFilm, Director, Producer2004Let's Get RealFilm, Director, ProducerOne Wedding and a RevolutionFilm, 2004Director, Producer2000That's a FamilyFilm, Director1996It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in SchoolFilm, Director, Writer1992Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)Award1991Deadly Deception: General Electric, Nuclear Weapons and Our EnvironmentFilm, Director, Producer1984Choosing ChildrenFilm, Director1957Born12 October 1957Also in Deutsch
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1957 to 2017 · aged 60
