Robert Guenette


Robert Guenette was an American film producer, screenwriter, film director, television director and television producer, recipient of the Directors Guild of America Award.
Guenette is considered one of the first documentary directors to introduce the "newsreel style" in documentaries. He and his son, Mark, were co-founders of the International Documentary Association.

Filmography

Writer, cinema

The Defector The Tree The Mysterious Monsters

Director, cinema

The Tree The Mysterious Monsters

Director, TV documentaries

Our War in Vietnam National Geographic Specials They've Killed President Lincoln! Appointment with Destiny

Director, TV movies

  • ''Tears of Joy, Tears of Sorrow''

Producer, TV movies

Producer, TV series

  • ''Winners''

Awards

Nominees

  • 1972: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Any Area of Creative Technical Crafts
  • 1978: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Entertainment Special
  • 1978: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Entertainment Special
  • 1982: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Special

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