Ross McElwee | |
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| Born | July 21, 1947 |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Professor |
| Website | rossmcelwee |
Ross McElwee is an American documentary filmmaker known for his autobiographical films about his family and personal life, usually interwoven with an episodic journey that intersects with larger political or philosophical issues. His humorous and often self-deprecating films refer to cultural aspects of his Southern upbringing. He received the Career Award at the 2007 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.