Greg Whiteley

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Greg Whiteley is the producer of several films — most recently the award winning and Emmy-nominated documentary “Resolved”

Bio

 

Greg Whiteley makes movies.  In 2009, his documentary Resolved was nominated in 2009 for two Emmy awards and won L.A. Independent 2007 Film Festival’s Audience Award.  His documentary “New York Doll” was nominated for Sundance Film Festival’s 2005 “Grand Jury Award.”  He lives in Northern California with his wife Erin and his two children.

 

 

12 Things to Know About Greg:

1. You won't really understand me unless you've watched these movies:

  • To Kill A Mockingbird (particularly the moment where Atticus walks out of the courtroom)
  • Field of Dreams (particularly the "Have catch" scene), and
  • Michel Gondry's Around the World video (Pay special attention to the mummies. They are Erin.)

2. I'm most liable to get choked up when I hear about:

A kid who wants to play for Notre Dame, then struggles on the practice squad for three years only to get a chance in front of his Dad at the last home game--and he gets a sack! Cry, every time.

3. If I had a completely free day to do anything I wanted, I would:

Edit Romney footage while eating coconut shrimp.

4. My kids drive me crazy when they:

When they fight with each other.

5. I drive my kids crazy when I:

Who told you I drive my kids crazy?

6. If you're going to give me a gift card, get me one from this store:

Rhino Records

7. I'm most proud of my kids when they:

Are caught being kind when no one is watching.

8. If I had a million dollars to give to a charity, I'd give it to:

LDS Church Perpetual Education fund.

9. My go-to comfort food(s):

Did I mention coconut shrimp? Also, Turkey Chili.

10. If I could snap my finger and make some problem in the world go away, it would be:

K-12 Education (worldwide)

11. Home chore or professional task I hate to do:

Bookkeeping/Banking.

12. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I watch or read:

I am probably most embarrassed at the amount of time I spend on the ESPN web site.

Greg Whiteley’s Articles

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Miracle

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My favorite Winter Olympic moment is the 1980 Miracle on Ice. Second might be… more ›
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Our Report from Sundance

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The Grammy's are filled with moments that largely fall short of … more ›
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In attempt to secure equal rights for black laborers in Memphis, Dr. Martin… more ›
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A Battle... for 4th Place

"While contemplating New Year's Resolutions I watch the following clip… more ›
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Everything's Amazing, Nobody's Happy

In preparation for the coming new year Louis CK offers  some perspective.… more ›
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In the 1700's, the French believed the theater was the most noble of all the… more ›
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Boring Me to Death

I think David is hitting it on the head when he claims that Lambert's great sin… more ›
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