Kevin McKiernan is a renowned foreign correspondent, photographer, and filmmaker with a distinguished career spanning multiple continents and conflict zones.
As a seasoned journalist, McKiernan has reported on some of the world's most troubled regions, including El Salvador, Iraq, West Africa, Afghanistan, and Syria, earning a Pulitzer Prize nomination in the process.
Prior to his work as a filmmaker, McKiernan was a radio reporter for NPR, where he co-produced the PBS Frontline documentary "The Spirit of Crazy Horse" in 1990.
In 2001, he wrote, directed, and produced the PBS documentary "Good Kurds, Bad Kurds," which explored the complexities of Kurdish identity and politics.
McKiernan's book, "The Kurds: A People in Search of Their Homeland," was published by St. Martins Press in 2006, offering a comprehensive overview of Kurdish history and culture.
His film "Bringing King to China" premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) in 2011, while "Ethnic Cleansing in Burma: The Story of the Rohingya" premiered at SBIFF in 2014, shedding light on the plight of the Rohingya people.
McKiernan's photographs are held in permanent collections at museums, including the International Center of Photography in New York, showcasing his expertise as a visual storyteller.
His latest feature documentary, "From Wounded Knee to Standing Rock: A Reporter's Journey," premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival (mvff) in October 2019 and has continued to make the festival circuit, offering a powerful exploration of the struggles faced by indigenous communities.
