James Redford was a filmmaker known for documentaries including “The Kindness of Strangers,” and he was the son of actor and director Robert Redford.After growing up surrounded by movies and with a superstar father, Redford’s entry into the movie world was a natural step.
He studied screenwriting, trying not to follow too directly in his father’s footsteps. Redford’s screenwriting credits include “Cowboy Up” (2001), “Skinwalkers” (2002), and “Spin” (2003), which was also his directorial debut.
Also a producer of documentaries, Redford won awards for the first documentary he helmed, “The Kindness of Strangers” (1999), about organ donation – a Crystal Heart Award and a Jury Award from the Chicago Alt.Film Fest.
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