An influential American documentary filmmaker, he is renowned for his distinct narrative style and innovative use of interviews and re-enactments. Rising to prominence with "The Thin Blue Line" (1988), he played a key role in the exoneration of a wrongly convicted man. His film "The Fog of War" (2003) earned an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Known for probing complex subjects with depth and insight, his work often explores themes of truth, justice, and human nature.