CURATED WORK
France's War On Terror in Mali
By May 2021, the French military had been in Mali for more than eight years as part of Operation Barkhane, a mission to fight against Islamic extremism in the Sahel. But instead of getting rid of the terrorist threat in the north, violence simply bled into the other parts of the country. That’s because a slew of problems— neglect by a weakened state and intercommunal violence brought on by a brutal fight for limited resources— couldn’t be solved by foreign military might alone. As the French Army wrapped up its mission in the region, we examined the conditions that made the fight so complex.
Role: Correspondent, Producer
Network: VICE
What Mezcal Producers Are Worried About
Agave, with its rich history, is being recognized for its importance in the production of popular spirits worldwide. In this short documentary, we delve into the concerns of Mezcal producers as they navigate the evolving landscape of the industry. Discover the challenges and insights of these producers as they strive to preserve their traditions and ensure the continued success of this beloved spirit.
Role: Correspondent, Producer
Network: VICE
Inside One of the World’s Deadliest Football Games
A tragic end to a football match in Indonesia in October 2022 became one of the world's worst sporting disasters, pushing the country to join the global movement against police brutality. Over the course of several months, our team made two reporting trips to the country to investigate who, and what, was to blame for the deadly game.
Role: Correspondent, Producer
Network: VICE
Afghanistan: What Is Winning?
Almost 17 years and thousands of lives later, are we any closer to pulling our troops out of Afghanistan? The answer is complicated.
In this documentary, filmed in December 2017, I was given rare access to military units across Afghanistan to capture a raw, on-the-ground look at U.S. troop efforts against a smart and savvy enemy—the Taliban.
Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Host, Editor
Network: ABC10
Ukrainian Women Are Clearing Unexploded Bombs From Ukraine
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More than a quarter of Ukraine is littered with Russian explosives, up to two-thirds of which haven’t detonated. A small group of Ukrainian women is undergoing specialist training to help de-mine liberated towns and villages.
Role: Producer, Correspondent
Network: VICE
Inside the US War On Terror in Somalia
Fifteen years after the creation of al-Shabaab in Somalia, terror still reigns and the reality on the ground has only shifted more in their favor.
In a last ditch effort to leave a mark on foreign policy before his ouster, President Trump, in his first term, announced a drawdown of US troops in global hotspots around the world, including around 700 in Somalia. With no soldiers on the ground the plan promised to provide support through an already controversial and secretive drone program–which watchdog groups say has killed exponentially more civilians than the US admits.
Role: Producer, Correspondent
Network: VICE