Chris Perkel

Chris Perkel

48 · Born: Aug 21, 1976

Personal Details

BornAug 21, 1976 Queens, New York, USA

Biography

Chris Perkel is a renowned filmmaker, born and raised in the Bronx, with a distinguished career spanning multiple projects across various platforms.

One of his most notable works is the documentary "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives", which premiered as the opening night film at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival and went on to win the 2017 Critics' Choice Award for Best Music Documentary.

Perkel's extensive portfolio also includes "Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert", a YouTube Originals documentary that celebrates the iconic music festival's two-decade milestone.

In addition to his music-focused projects, Perkel has also explored other genres, such as sports, with "Foreman", a documentary that delves into George Foreman's remarkable heavyweight boxing comeback for Epix.

Furthermore, he has worked on "Phenoms", a five-part prime-time miniseries that follows the journey of the world's best young soccer players for Fox.

As an editor, Perkel has collaborated with acclaimed directors, including Academy Award-winners Cameron Crowe on "Pearl Jam 20" (2011) and Morgan Neville on various projects, including the Grammy-nominated "Johnny Cash's America" (2008).

Career

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2020
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2017
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Foreman
Foreman as Director, Writer
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2013
Woman Driver: The Musical
Woman Driver: The Musical as Director, Writer
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2007