Greg Snider

An HBO documentary about people choosing to use Oregon's physician assisted suicide law. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. Streamed on Netflix.

The story of the multi-generational CARTER FAMILY and the Appalachian environment that they sang about. The film explores the relationship between Black music of the time and its relationship with a white music culture that was exploiting and evolving with it. Theatrically released by Argot Pictures – Streamed on Netflix - Soundtrack on Omnivore Records.

A portrait of outsider artist, PURVIS YOUNG who painted the deliberate destruction and decline of his Black Miami neighborhood over the course of decades. The soundtrack is made up entirely of music by bluesman OTIS TAYLOR and serves as a primary narrative element in the film.
Included in Best of the first Decade by the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.

JAMES BEARD: AMERICA’S FIRST FOODIE
A biographical documentary chronicling a century of American food through the life of prolific writer and gourmand, James Beard.
Produced by and aired on PBS’s American Masters series.

A documentary about the legendary blues and rock drummer who played with Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Bob Dylan – among countless others - up to the present day. Much of the footage was shot on 8mm film by Sam himself – as he documented the blues and rock club scenes throughout the Midwest in the ‘50s and 60’s.
Currently available on a number of streaming sites.

One man’s attempt to save his multi-generation mid-western family farm. In the process he jumpstarts the Community Supported Agriculture movement in the U.S. Winner of over 30 film festivals throughout the world.
Theatrically released and aired nationally on PBS.

A documentary film distributed by The New Yorker about the anti-gun activism of Reverend Sharon Risher, whose mother was killed by a gunman at the AME Church in Charleston SC.
Winner of the Best Short Documentary at the Bronze Lens Film Festival

The story of high school students in the poorest county in Oregon and the two teachers who inspire them to reach beyond their social and economic obstacles.
Airing nationally on PBS

The story of a Midwestern farm family’s joys and struggles raising lambs. One in a series of weather related short documentaries I edited for The Weather Channel.

A film for the non-profit organization, WonderWorks which gives free eye surgeries to blind people around the world. Streamed by National Geographic.

A documentary about Lakota long distance runners living on the Pine Ridge Reservation preparing for the New York Marathon. Their hopes and plans change when Hurricane Sandy hits the East Coast.

A short film about a Navajo family holding on to their culture as they live and work in their ancestral lands inside Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The soundtrack highlights the singing of two sisters who combine traditional Navajo music with modern pop music. Directed by Dewi Marquis and Dana Romanoff. Produced by The National Park Experience. Streaming on PBS.

A feature length documentary about the life and evolving direct action activities of climate activist Ken Ward. Worked as Editing Consultant with Director/Editor Lindsey Grayzel from rough cut through final fine cut.

A documentary on the life, career and legacy of Japanese American dancer Sono Osato. The film includes the story of her determination and spirit as she navigated racial bias from both German and American audiences in the midst of WWII.

A documentary on the history of the iconic, world renowned San Francisco bookstore, now in its 70th year of book selling and publishing.

A promotional trailer for the revered rockumentary about the legendary and controversial band from Detroit.

A film documenting the causes, campaigns and sucesses of 2 social rights activists in Kenya and Mexico.

Edited for the New York Times “Family Entrepreneurs” series, this short film tells the story of employees of a regional grocery chain fighting the hostile take-over of their company.

A documentary series about the efforts of a small Alaskan town to teach their threatened native culture to their youth through experiential living and practices. (Vision Maker Media)

The story of Dr. Helena Ndume, a Namibian ophthalmologist who spent her childhood growing up in refugee camps in Zambia and Angola. She went on to become the first recipient of the United Nations Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Prize for her work in curing blindness in over 35,000 patients.

An unflinching overview of the long and complex history of the interaction between humans and bison. An honest, unflattering portrait of a nation’s unabated hunger for more, even when faced with less.” Big Sky Journal
Aired on PBS’s INDEPENDENT LENS.

A series of Hip Hop Kung Fu inspired commercials for Sprite. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.

A tour through the mind of obsessive collagist and front yard artist Richard Tracy. He’s turned three residential lots into a massive black and white maze of sculptural, architectural visions. This documentary takes a trip through his yard, art, methods and his mind. Wait until you see what he keeps in his basement! I edited and co-shot. Screened world-wide.