Gregory Berger is an American documentarian working in Mexico. He is a professor of film at the autonomous University of Morelos and teaches the only queer cinema course offered in Mexico. He produces segments for the Venezuelan government's television propaganda network Telesur. His works often focus on the social struggle of Mexico, indigenous peoples, and the tension between Mexico and the US.[1] Although he calls himself a revolutionary tourist, he is a permanent resident of Mexico, though originally from New York City.[2]

His documentaries include Amor en tiempos de influenza (Love in the times of influenza) and La rebeldia bajo sitio (Rebellion under siege), as well as features for Democracy Now!.[3]

Themes

Berger often uses the persona "Gringoyo", a "tragicomic character to talk about social issues" that concern him, and utilizes street-theater and humor, drawing comparisons to Michael Moore.[1][2] His film Love in the times of influenza focusses on the H1N1 crisis, and the role Smithfield Foods allegedly played in its outbreak. His piece Rebellion under siege focusses on Zapatista communities throughout southern Mexico.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 D.L. Groover (January 21, 2010). "Greg Berger: Amor en tiempos de influenza (Love in the Time of Flu) and La rebeldia bajo sitio (Rebellion Under Siege): Powerful Mexican documentaries get a screening at Rice Media Center". Houston Press. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Silvina Sterin Pensel (August 16, 2009). "El ridículo como arma" (in Spanish). El Diario La Prensa. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
  3. ↑ Gregory Berger (November 25, 2005). "Isolated Native American Communities Struggle in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita". Democracy Now!. Retrieved April 21, 2010.


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