Gene Tempest
Hearst
240 mins. PBS. SEPTEMBER 2021episode one: writer
Parables for today from the original creator of new
journalism... Battle royale for the soul of
our news. Directed by Stephen Ives and Amanda Pollak.
Produced by Amanda Pollak and Gene Tempest.
“superb and hugely entertaining” - Newsday
“thoroughly engaging” - SF Chronicle
“superb and hugely entertaining” - Newsday
“thoroughly engaging” - SF Chronicle
American Veteran
240 mins. PBS. NOVEMBER 2021co-written with Stephen Ives
A four-part series animated by the powerful testimony of
veterans from our wars. Witness the stories of men and women from every military branch. A timely, intimate
investigation of our changing military. Directed by Leah Williams and Stephen Ives.
The Great War
360 mins. PBS. APRIL 2017co-producer
The 6-hour television event that marked the
100th anniversary of our entry into WWI. A long forgotten lesson in
American power, hope, and hubris. Directed by Stephen Ives, Amanda Pollak, and Rob Rapley.
“detailed and entertaining” - New York Times
“enormously absorbing” - Wall Street Journal
“sprawling and engrossing” - TV Guide
“detailed and entertaining” - New York Times
“enormously absorbing” - Wall Street Journal
“sprawling and engrossing” - TV Guide