Ofra Bikel — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Received the 2007 John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism
Works as a Producer at SELF
Has worked exclusively for the PBS series FRONTLINE since its inception in 1983
Documentary filmmaker with over 30 years of experience
Her work has contributed to freeing innocent prisoners

Biography

Ofra Bikel is a documentary filmmaker and producer with a career spanning over 30 years. She has worked exclusively for the PBS series FRONTLINE since its inception in 1983.

Bikel's documentaries are recognized for revealing hard truths about the American justice system. Her work has focused on its vulnerabilities, including ambition, racism, inertia, pride, haste, hysteria, and corruption. Through her powerful and persuasive films, Bikel's efforts have led to the freeing of innocent prisoners.