Tom Jennings is a renowned documentary filmmaker and journalist who has accumulated an impressive portfolio of work, spanning over 500 hours of programming across various genres such as politics, religion, history, crime, sports, mystery, and travel. His extensive travels have taken him to every corner of the globe, allowing him to craft unique narratives that seamlessly blend information and entertainment.
Throughout his illustrious career, Tom has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Peabody Award, which his company, 1895 Films, earned for their Smithsonian Channel film exploring the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Additionally, the Emmy Award, which 1895 Films has been nominated for numerous times, was bestowed upon Tom and his team for their National Geographic film chronicling the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster.
One of Tom's most notable productions is the highly successful profile of Princess Diana, titled "Diana: In Her Own Words," which gained widespread acclaim in 2020 after being paired with Season 4 of Netflix's popular series, "The Crown." Furthermore, in 2023, Tom received the Excellence in TV Award at the Content Innovation Awards at MIPCOM.
Before transitioning to documentary filmmaking, Tom began his career as a print journalist, contributing to prominent publications such as the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Associated Press. In 1994, he was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting, a testament to his exceptional journalism skills.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Tom has received several distinguished awards. In 2019, he was honored with The William Taylor Award from his alma mater, Kent State University. This prestigious award is bestowed annually to an outstanding alumnus of KSU's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and Tom's receipt of it is a testament to his enduring impact in the field of journalism and documentary filmmaking.
