LANA WILSON

EMMY AWARD-WINNING
DIRECTOR, WRITER,
AND PRODUCER

"Genius. An exquisitely made documentary that puts compassion before cynicism."

Sight and Sound

"Excellent. A compelling and thoughtful portrait of an artist reckoning with what she’s capable of, and what the culture will accept from her."

The New Yorker

The Departure Feature Film

“A work of art. A beautiful meditation on the value of life. By the way, this is a documentary. But after the first few seconds, you won’t even notice.”

The San Francisco Chronicle

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields Episodic

"Supremely well-crafted. A documentary of fascinating depth that holds our voyeuristic image culture up to the light."

Variety

After Tiller Feature Film

“The most compelling and important documentary of the year, a profoundly moving and genuinely inspiring piece of cinema.”

Filmmaker Magazine

A Cure for Fear Episodic

"Startling... a deep dive and fascinating treat."

The Daily Beast

Lana Wilson makes films that use real people and situations to create transformative cinematic experiences. Her work includes After Tiller, an Emmy-winning feature documentary about the four most-targeted abortion doctors in America; The Departure, a Spirit Award-nominated feature documentary about a punk-turned-priest who helps people find reasons to live; Miss Americana, a critically acclaimed documentary about global icon Taylor Swift; and Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, a two-part Hulu documentary nominated for multiple Primetime Emmys. Wilson’s latest film, Look Into My Eyes, was released by A24 and is now streaming on Max.