Amy J. Berg

Date of Birth: May 13, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: [Leave blank if alive]

Biography

Amy J. Berg is an acclaimed American director, producer, and writer known for her compelling and often hard-hitting documentaries. She was born in Los Angeles, California, where she developed an early interest in storytelling and filmmaking. Berg gained significant recognition for her documentary “Deliver Us from Evil” (2006), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Her work frequently explores themes of social justice, corruption, and human rights, making her a prominent voice in documentary filmmaking. Berg has also ventured into narrative film, with projects like “Every Secret Thing” (2014). Her relentless pursuit of truth and justice through her films has earned her numerous awards and critical acclaim.

5 Interesting Facts about Amy J. Berg

1. Amy J. Berg directed the Emmy-winning documentary “West of Memphis” (2012), which chronicles the story of the West Memphis Three.

2. She worked as a producer for CNN and CBS before transitioning to documentary filmmaking.

3. Berg’s film “Prophet’s Prey” (2015) delves into the dark world of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS).

4. She founded her own production company, Disarming Films, which focuses on socially relevant documentaries.

5. Berg directed episodes of the critically acclaimed TV series “The Keepers” (2017), which investigates the unsolved murder of a nun and its connection to a priest accused of sexual abuse.