Alan Thompson is an American filmmaker from Baltimore, MD currently living and working in New York City. After studying film at Savannah College of Art and Design, he began working on various film sets and productions in the South. After relocating to NYC more than years ago, he has been working in documentary for just as long. As a director, Alan is fascinated with the lives of individuals who are often overlooked, and endeavors to present their stories in as authentic a manner as possible. His previous film "he Resettle" screened internationally and was described as “beautifully shot, informative, and so relevant” by Oscar Nominated Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns. His other previous documentary have include "We Stand Alone," "The Forgotten," and "Won't Bow Down."