Alexandra Moltke Isles, a remarkable individual, was born into a unique environment in New York, where her father held a permanent position at the Danish Mission to the United Nations, and her mother worked as an editor at the prestigious VOGUE magazine.
As a child, Isles exhibited a strong aversion to school, yet she consistently found solace in reading, developing a profound love for books. Her upbringing as a "U.N. brat" instilled in her a heightened sense of empathy and a deep commitment to social justice, which would become a recurring theme throughout her work. Her dedication to advocating for the rights and dignity of marginalized individuals would be a hallmark of her professional endeavors.
Isles' historical documentaries are distinguished not only by the memorable personalities she interviews but also by the richness of the archival materials she uncovers. Her passion for research was nurtured during her tenure as a Researcher and Assistant Curator at the Museum of Radio & Television, now known as the Paley Center of Media.
Throughout her career, Isles has produced a wide range of notable films, including The Power of Conscience: The Danish Resistance and Rescue of the Jews (1995),Scandalize My Name: (1999),which exposed the blacklisting of African-American performers during the Red Scare, Porraimos: Europe's Gypsies in the Holocaust (2002),The Healing Gardens of New York (2007),and Hidden Treasures: Stories from a Great Museum.
