J.M. Harper
Director
Jason is a film director and documentarian living in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn with a treasure trove of expired Fuji 125T and a cat named Miles Davis. He is currently developing a long form narrative slate. He's edited four feature documentaries - including A Kid from Coney Island (Netflix), Down a Dark Stairwell (PBS) about the police murder of Akai Gurley and an upcoming feature documentary on Kanye West called Jeen-yuhs (Netflix). He's also just completed editing a docuseries based on the book How Music Got Free (AppleTV+). In his spare time, he teaches 16mm/35mm cinematography at a cinema arts non-profit called Mono No Aware.
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Who is J.M. Harper?+
J.M. Harper is a Brooklyn-based documentary director known for works exploring culture, music, and societal issues.
What is J.M. Harper known for?+
He is recognized for directing documentary features such as As We Speak and Soul Patrol.
What kind of work does J.M. Harper make?+
He creates impactful feature-length and short documentaries that often center on music, cultural history, and investigative narratives.
Which organizations or institutions is J.M. Harper associated with?+
He is represented by production companies like Park Pictures and Anorak Film, and has taught cinematography at Mono No Aware.
Where can I find J.M. Harper's upcoming projects?+
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