Bennett Singer is a highly acclaimed and accomplished producer, director, and writer, whose exceptional body of work has been showcased at numerous esteemed institutions, including The Smithsonian, The United Nations, The British Museum, and the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
His most recent documentary, CURED, co-directed with Patrick Sammon, made its premiere on PBS' Independent Lens series and has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including a 2022 Emmy nomination, a $50,000 prize from the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, the American Historical Association's John E. O'Connor Award for best historical documentary, and Audience Awards at Frameline, NewFest, and other film festivals.
Additionally, a feature film adaptation of CURED is currently in development, further testament to Singer's dedication to his craft and his ability to craft compelling stories that captivate audiences.
Singer's impressive professional portfolio boasts a notable achievement in co-producing and co-directing the critically acclaimed documentary "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin", which made its highly anticipated premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival and subsequently aired nationally on the esteemed PBS 'POV' series, garnering widespread recognition and accolades, including the coveted GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary.
Furthermore, Singer's impressive resume also highlights his involvement as co-producer and co-director of the documentary "Electoral Dysfunction", which also received widespread recognition and acclaim, airing nationally on PBS and ultimately winning the esteemed American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Award.
Singer's illustrious career began at Blackside, Inc., where he earned a prestigious duPont-Columbia Award for his exceptional work as an associate producer on EYES ON THE PRIZE II, a groundbreaking PBS series that explored the pivotal history of the civil rights movement.
