David Midell

Independent Spirit/NAACP Image Award nominated filmmaker David Midell began his career drawing inspiration from working as a therapist for children and adults with disabilities in Chicago. As a filmmaker on the autism spectrum himself, his work asks important questions about how society treats its most vulnerable citizens, including those with disabilities and mental health challenges.David's debut feature, NightLights, followed a sister and brother with autism as they experience heartbreaks and triumphs on their life's journey. The film was released in theaters in 2014, made its network television premiere on the Lifetime Movie Network in 2015, and won numerous awards including a Prism Award from the Entertainment Industries Council. His latest film, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, tells the true story of the events that led to the death of an elderly African American former marine with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers in his home. The fil... [Details Intro]