The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Archival Producer James Paul Dallas
2025. 37 min. Documentary. HBO Documentary Films.
Watch the Film: HBO Max
Official Selection:SXSW | DC/DOX | DOC NYC | Hot Springs
Accolades:Academy Award Nominee - Best Short Documentary Film 2026
Winner - Audience Award, SXSW 2026
Synopsis:A portrait of American filmmaker and journalist Brent Renaud, who was killed on March 13, 2022, while reporting on the war in Ukraine. After his death, his brother and longtime collaborator, Craig Renaud, brought Brent’s body and his final footage back to their home state of Arkansas. As the journey unfolds, the documentary looks back on the brothers’ years covering dangerous events around the world.
Cast: Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud, Jon Alpert
Credits:Directed by Brent Renaud & Craig Renaud
Produced by Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud, Juan Arredondo
Archival Producer: James Paul Dallas
Editors: Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud, Jon Alpert, Juan Arredondo, Naomi Mizoguchi