Andrew Morgan is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his award-winning documentary The True Cost, which examines the human and environmental impact of the fashion industry.
Morgan was born in San Diego, California in 1979. He grew up in a creative family, with his mother a painter and his father a photographer. From a young age, Morgan was exposed to a wide range of art and culture, and developed a strong interest in storytelling.
Morgan's first foray into filmmaking was in 2002, when he created a short documentary about the California drought. This film was well-received, and Morgan soon decided to pursue filmmaking as a full-time career.
Morgan moved to Los Angeles and began working on various film projects, often collaborating with other filmmakers. In 2010, he directed his first feature film, "The Road to Recovery," a family drama about a father struggling with addiction.
In 2014, Morgan released his first major documentary, The True Cost. The film examines the human and environmental toll of the fashion industry, and features interviews with workers, activists, and business leaders. The True Cost was well-received, and went on to win several awards, including the Emmy for Best Documentary.
In recent years, Morgan has continued to make documentaries, along with other projects. In 2018, he directed the feature film "The Last Black Man in San Francisco," a drama about a young man fighting to reclaim his family's home in a gentrifying city. The film was critically acclaimed and was nominated for several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay.
Morgan's work has been praised for its unflinching examination of social and environmental issues, as well as its beautiful and thoughtful execution. He is an important voice in contemporary filmmaking, and continues to push the boundaries of documentary and narrative filmmaking.
