Directing
Brett Whitcomb
Brett Whitcomb is a filmmaker with a catalog that oscillates between archive-rich nostalgic portraits of pop culture and observational snapshots of under-explored communities. His 2020 feature, Jasper Mall, premiered at Slamdance Film Festival and was released on Amazon Prime and PBS. His Emmy-nominated 2022 feature, Butterfly in the Sky, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and was released on Netf…
Known For
Butterfly in the Sky · 2024Butterfly in the Sky
★ 8.22024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder and importance of books. Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, but Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts of all time in LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background—an entrancing guide to subjects unknown.
GLOW: The Story of The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling · 2012GLOW: The Story of The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
★ 6.52012
MovieDocumentary
The year is 1986. Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) is about to burst onto the scene as the first ever all-female wrestling show on television. By 1989, the GLOW girls were an international phenomenon, attracting over seven million viewers worldwide, touring the nation and making big bank for the show's producers. One year later, GLOW was gone. GLOW: THE STORY OF THE GORGEOUS LADIES OF WRESTLING chronicles the rise and fall of this hit television show through the stories of those who lived it. For some, the show was a brief foray into acting and a short-lived adventure. For others, their time in GLOW would impact and influence their lives for years to follow. For all of the women, working on GLOW was a unique and exciting experience that will bond them forever.
Show Me the Line · 2026Show Me the Line
2026
MovieDocumentary
When an Alabama ruling disrupts access to IVF, acclaimed journalist and visual artist Abbey Crain has already been in fertility treatment for over 5 years. Overnight, her dreams of motherhood—and her embryos—are out of reach. But Crain refuses to surrender her creative power. With a pen and paintbrush, she embarks on a journey to honor fellow patients. Driven to celebrate portraits of everyday people and amplify their unheard stories of joy, anguish, beauty, and determination, Crain connects with a group of remarkable women. Together, they cultivate hope from the unsettled landscape that overlooked them.
A Life in Waves · 2017A Life in Waves
★ 6.72017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Explores the life and innovations of composer and electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani.
The Spirit of Halloweentown · 2024The Spirit of Halloweentown
2024
MovieDocumentary
What kind of people live in a town that revolves around Halloween? In Oregon, the picturesque town of St. Helens was home to the filming of the Disney Channel’s youthful horror-lite film HALLOWEENTOWN in the 1990s. After it became a surprise hit—and now a cult classic—the town decided to capitalize on this starring role and invites tourists to celebrate the film and Halloween with them every year.
Jasper Mall · 2020Jasper Mall
★ 7.22020
MovieDocumentary
A year in the life of a dying shopping mall.
The Rock-afire Explosion · 2008The Rock-afire Explosion
★ 5.92008
MovieDocumentary
"The Rock-afire Explosion" is the story of a small-town disc-jockey, a struggling inventor, and an animatronic rock band, that quickly becomes an eccentric portrait of childhood memories, broken dreams, and the resilience of the human spirit.
County Fair, Texas · 2015County Fair, Texas
2015
MovieDocumentary
A documentary that explores a year in the lives of four kids from rural Texas as they raise animals to show at a local county fair.

