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Matthew Heineman
1983 · Washington, D.C., USA
17 films
Bio
Matthew Heineman (born June 6, 1983) is an American documentary filmmaker, director, and producer. His inspiration and fascination with American history led him to early success with the documentary film Cartel Land, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film, a BAFTA Award for Best Documentary, and won three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Filmography

One Battle After Another
Thanks

A Private War
Director

Transition
Executive Producer

American Symphony
Director

Retrograde
Director
Untitled Maria Felix Biopic
Untitled Maria Felix Biopic
Director

The Boy from Medellín
Producer
Forever, For Now2026
Forever, For Now
Producer

Cartel Land
Director

City of Ghosts
Director

When Lambs Become Lions
Executive Producer

The First Wave
Director