Aviva Kempner is a renowned Washington, D.C.-based filmmaker, celebrated for her impressive array of critically acclaimed documentaries that shed light on under-known Jewish heroes and social justice issues.
In 2019, she premiered her fifth commercially-released film, "The Spy Behind Home Plate", a testament to her continued success in the industry.
Her extensive filmography includes "Rosenwald", a documentary that explores the remarkable partnership between Chicago businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington, which resulted in the establishment of over 5,000 schools for African Americans in the Jim Crow South.
Another notable documentary is "Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg", which delves into the life of Gertrude Berg, the pioneering creator of the first television sitcom.
Additionally, Kempner has directed the Emmy-nominated and Peabody-awarded "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg", a biographical documentary about the Hall of Famer who courageously faced anti-Semitism during the 1930s.
Both "Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg" and "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg" have grossed over a million dollars at the box office and have received high rankings on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside "Rosenwald".
Kempner has also produced the award-winning documentary "Partisans of Vilna", which tells the story of Jews fighting against the Nazis.
Her most recent film, "Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting", is set to be released on Apple iTunes and Amazon Prime on February 6, 2024.
Currently, Kempner is working on a documentary about screenwriter and political activist Ben Hecht, which is expected to be completed in 2024.
Furthermore, she is also producing a documentary short, "Pissed Off", which explores the struggles faced by female lawmakers in Congress who advocated for potty parity in the United States Capitol.
Throughout her illustrious career, Aviva Kempner has consistently demonstrated her ability to craft powerful and thought-provoking documentaries that resonate with audiences worldwide.
