Artemis Joukowsky III
Born10 May
Occupation(s)Director, Author and Producer

Artemis Joukowsky III is an American director, author, producer and disabilities activist.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the documentary films Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War, Carbon Nation and more.[3][4][5]

Life and career

Artemis Joukowsky III was born to Artemis A.W. Joukowsky and Martha Sharp Joukowsky. His father was chancellor of Brown University, and mother a Near Eastern archaeologist; together they established the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World.[6] He is the grandson of Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp, who helped save hundreds of endangered Jews and refugees escape from Nazi camps. To honour his grandparents he co-directed a documentary film Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War in 2016 along with director Ken Burns.[7][8] He was a vice-chairman of Econergy International, and co-founded the Highland Energy Group.[9]

Joukowsky was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type III at age 14.[10] He is the co-founder with Larry Rothstein of No Limits Media (NLM). He holds a BA in social ecology from Hampshire College and an MA in psychology from Goddard College.[11] He was a member of the United States Paralympics team and his other works were "Raising the Bar: New Horizons in Disability Sports" a book which he co-wrote with Larry Rothstein, a photographic exhibition was set in collaboration with the United Nations.[12]

Filmography

Year Film Writer Director Producer Notes
2020 The Genetics of Hope Green tick Green tick Green tick Documentary Film
2017 Re-Evolution: The Cuban Dream Red X Red X Green tick Documentary Film
2017 Portrait of Harry Red X Red X Green tick Documentary Film
2017 Cries from Syria Red X Red X Green tick Documentary Film
2016 Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War Green tick Green tick Green tick Documentary Film
2014 Cowboys and Engines Red X Red X Green tick Short Film
2010 Carbon Nation Red X Red X Green tick Documentary Film
2008 The Raven Red X Red X Green tick Short Film

Publications

  • Raising The Bar: New Horizons In Disability Sports
  • Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
  • The Gift: Stories of Triumph in the Face of Life's Greatest Adversities

References

  1. ↑ "Film producer Artemis Joukowsky to discuss his grandparents' legacy of giving back". chqdaily.com. 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  2. ↑ "In 'Defying the Nazis,' Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky document an inspiring story". nationalobserver.com. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  3. ↑ "'Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War': Film Review". hollywoodreporter.com. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  4. ↑ "'Defying The Nazis' Film by Hampshire Alums Burns and Joukowsky Premieres on PBS". hampshire.edu. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  5. ↑ "Carbon nation". nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  6. ↑ "New Artemis Joukowsky is a socially responsible venture capitalist, who has helped bring over 10 company's public including Econergy who he was a founding partner of. Digs". brownalumnimagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  7. ↑ "Interview: Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky on The Sharps' War". channelguidemag.com. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  8. ↑ Jaworowski, Ken (2016-09-08). "Review: 'Defying the Nazis': An American Couple on a Rescue Mission". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  9. ↑ Albion, Mark (2006-07-13). True to Yourself: Leading a Values-Based Business. ISBN 9781609944025. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  10. ↑ "Accidental Filmmaker". pvamag.com. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  11. ↑ "Artemis A.W. Joukowsky III". chq.org. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  12. ↑ "PHOTO EXHIBIT 'RAISING THE BAR: NEW HORIZONS IN DISABILITY SPORTS' OPENS AT HEADQUARTERS 23 MARCH". un.org. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
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