Peter Kinoy

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Peter Kinoy

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Peter Kinoy is an American documentary filmmaker and film editor, best known for his contributions to social and political documentaries. He co-founded Skylight, a human rights media organization, with his partner, Gilda Sheppard. Kinoy’s work spans a wide range of impactful subjects, and he has received numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy nominations and a win for When the Mountains Tremble (1984). His films have focused on issues such as human rights, justice, and social movements, leaving a lasting imprint on the documentary field.

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