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Morgan Neville

Morgan Neville, born on October 10, 1967, is a distinguished American documentary filmmaker known for his compelling storytelling and captivating subjects. He gained significant recognition for his film *20 Feet from Stardom*, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2014 and also earned a Grammy Award for Best Music Film. Another notable work, *Best of Enemies*, which explores the legendary debates between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley, was nominated for an Academy Award in 2016 and won an Emmy Award for its insightful portrayal.

In 2018, Neville released *Won't You Be My Neighbor?*, a documentary focused on the beloved Fred Rogers, which not only garnered widespread critical acclaim but also became the highest-grossing biographical documentary to date.

Throughout his career, Neville has received five additional Grammy nominations for his contributions to documentaries such as *Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story*, *Muddy Waters: Can’t Be Satisfied*, *Johnny Cash’s America*, and *The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble*. His diverse filmography also includes titles like *The Cool School*, *Shotgun Freeway*, and *Keith Richards: Under the Influence*, along with producing credits for *Miss Americana*, *Beauty Is Embarrassing*, and *Crossfire Hurricane*.

In the realm of television, Neville has made his mark as a director and executive producer for series such as *Ugly Delicious*, *Abstract: The Art of Design*, *Chelsea Does*, *Shangri-La*, and *Song Exploder*.

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