Maxine Trump is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and director who has been making films since the late 1980s. Trump is known for her work in feature-length documentaries, which often explore topics related to social justice, the environment, and human rights. Her films have been shown at festivals around the world and have won numerous awards from leading organizations like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the International Documentary Association, and the Sundance Institute.
Trump was born in London in 1967 and grew up in the United States. She studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television in 1989. After graduating, Trump began her career as a cinematographer and production assistant on a variety of documentary projects.
Trump's first independent documentary was "The Rape of Europa," which focused on the systematic destruction of Europe's cultural heritage during World War II. The film was released in 1995 and received critical acclaim, earning Trump a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Trump went on to direct a number of successful documentaries, including "The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story" (1996), which chronicles the life of Brazilian environmental activist Chico Mendes; "The War at Home" (1999), which examines the impact of the war on Afghanistan; and "The Devil Came on Horseback" (2007), which sheds light on the Darfur genocide.
In addition to her work as a director, Trump has also served as a producer and consultant on a number of feature films and television programs. In 2006, she was awarded the International Documentary Association's Courage Under Fire Award for her work on the documentary "The Devil Came on Horseback."
Trump is currently working on a new documentary, "Plastic Ocean," which focuses on the global plastic pollution crisis. The film is set to be released in 2021.
Trump is a passionate advocate for social justice, environmental protection, and human rights. She has been honored with numerous awards for her work, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Peabody Award. She has also received the International Documentary Association's Career Achievement Award, the Humanitarian Award from the National Coalition Against Censorship, and the Rockefeller Media Arts Fellowship.
