Stefan Forbes' Documentary 'Boogie Man' Garners Critical Acclaim and Awards
Stefan Forbes, an Emmy-nominated American writer and film director, has received significant recognition for his 2008 documentary film, 'Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story.' The film, which chronicles the life of political operative Lee Atwater, debuted at number eight in nationwide box-office charts for per-screen average and was theatrically released in 40 U.S. cities. It was broadcast on PBS's Frontline, BBC's Storyville, and CBC, among other international networks. 'Boogie Man' earned critical praise, being named a Critic's Pick by The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The London Sunday Times. The New York Times also published an editorial highlighting the film's relevance to the 2008 Presidential election. The documentary won the 2009 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Documentary, the George S. Polk Award for Excellence in Journalism, and the Chris Award at the Columbus International Film Festival. It was also nominated for the 2008 WGA Award for Best Theatrical Documentary. Forbes' work ...
