Joe Piscatella

Joe Piscatella

52 · Born: Jun 16, 1972

Personal Details

BornJun 16, 1972 Gig Harbor, Washington, USA

Biography

Joseph Piscatella, a Renaissance man of unparalleled creativity, burst onto the scene on June 16, 1972, in the charming coastal town of Gig Harbor, situated in the picturesque state of Washington, nestled in the northwestern United States.

Piscatella has had a profoundly influential career as a writer and director, leaving a lasting imprint on the film industry with his groundbreaking work on #chicagoGirl: The Social Network Takes on a Dictator, a 2013 documentary that masterfully illustrates the transformative potential of social media in the face of adversity, thereby demonstrating his remarkable ability to harness the power of storytelling to shed light on pressing global issues and inspire meaningful change.

In addition to his extensive work in filmmaking, the individual in question also ventured into the realm of documentary direction, crafting a feature-length film titled "Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower" in the year 2017. This captivating documentary serves as a poignant exploration of the tumultuous Hong Kong Umbrella Movement, shedding light on the arduous struggles faced by a group of young protesters as they valiantly confront the entrenched authority of the government.

Piscatella's creative endeavors extend far beyond the realm of documentary filmmaking, as he has also ventured into the world of narrative storytelling, co-directing the 2007 family-oriented cinematic production, Underdog, a live-action reinterpretation of the iconic cartoon series that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.

Career

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2007
Underdog
Underdog as Story, Screenplay
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2023
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2021
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2020
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2017
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2013