| Artemis Joukowsky III | |
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| Born | 10 May |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Author and Producer |
Artemis Joukowsky III is an American director, author, producer and disabilities activist. He is best known for his work on the documentary films Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War, Carbon Nation and more.
Life and career
Artemis Joukowsky III was born to Artemis A.W. Joukowsky and Martha Sharp Joukowsky. His father was chancellor of Brown University, and mother a Near Eastern archaeologist; together they established the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World. He is the grandson of Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp, who helped save hundreds of Jews and other refugees endangered in Nazi Germany and in countries under its control. To honour his grandparents he co-directed a documentary film Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War in 2016 along with director Ken Burns. He was a vice-chairman of Econergy International, and co-founded the Highland Energy Group.
Joukowsky was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type III at age 14. He is the co-founder with Larry Rothstein of No Limits Media (NLM). He holds a BA in social ecology from Hampshire College and an MA in psychology from Goddard College. He was a member of the United States Paralympics team and his other works were "Raising the Bar: New Horizons in Disability Sports" a book which he co-wrote with Larry Rothstein, a photographic exhibition was set in collaboration with the United Nations.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Writer | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Light and Shadows |  N
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N
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 Y
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Documentary Film |
| 2020 | The Genetics of Hope | Y
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Y
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Y
|
Documentary Film |
| 2017 | Re-Evolution: The Cuban Dream | N
|
N
|
Y
|
Documentary Film |
| 2017 | Portrait of Harry | N
|
N
|
Y
|
Documentary Film |
| 2017 | Cries from Syria | N
|
N
|
Y
|
Documentary Film |
| 2016 | Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War | Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Documentary Film |
| 2014 | Cowboys and Engines | N
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N
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Y
|
Short Film |
| 2010 | Carbon Nation | N
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N
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Y
|
Documentary Film |
| 2008 | Alex's POV | N
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N
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Y
|
Documentary Film |
| 2008 | The Raven | N
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N
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Y
|
Short Film |
Publications
- Raising The Bar: New Horizons In Disability Sports
- Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
- The Gift: Stories of Triumph in the Face of Life's Greatest Adversities
References
- "Film producer Artemis Joukowsky to discuss his grandparents' legacy of giving back". chqdaily.com. 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "In 'Defying the Nazis,' Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky document an inspiring story". nationalobserver.com. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "'Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War': Film Review". hollywoodreporter.com. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "'Defying The Nazis' Film by Hampshire Alums Burns and Joukowsky Premieres on PBS". hampshire.edu. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "Carbon nation". nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "New Artemis Joukowsky is a socially responsible venture capitalist, who has helped bring over 10 company's public including Econergy who he was a founding partner of. Digs". brownalumnimagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "Interview: Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky on The Sharps' War". channelguidemag.com. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- Jaworowski, Ken (2016-09-08). "Review: 'Defying the Nazis': An American Couple on a Rescue Mission". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- Albion, Mark (2006-07-13). True to Yourself: Leading a Values-Based Business. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ISBN 9781609944025. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "Accidental Filmmaker". pvamag.com. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "Artemis A.W. Joukowsky III". chq.org. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- "PHOTO EXHIBIT 'RAISING THE BAR: NEW HORIZONS IN DISABILITY SPORTS' OPENS AT HEADQUARTERS 23 MARCH". un.org. Retrieved 2018-12-06.