Joe Gantz is a writer and documentary filmmaker known for examining personal stories with honesty, humor, and depth. He is the producer of Taxicab Confessions, which was on HBO for 16 years, as well as many feature length documentaries, including American Winter, Ending Disease and The Race to Save the World. Joe has won an Emmy for best documentary film and been nominated four times. He was shortlisted for the prestigious Ridenhour Documentary film prize, given annually in recognition of those "who persevere in acts of truth-telling that protect the public interest, promote social justice or illuminate a more just vision of society". Joe has received a Sidney Award for Excellence in Journalism for the Common Good, and a Bending Toward Justice Award from Senator Jeff Merkley. Over his long career Joe’s goal has been to capture “life in progress”, showing authentic and relatable stories that allow viewers to see controversial issues with compassion and understanding.