Alex Gibney

Philip Alexander Gibney, born on October 23, 1953, is an American documentary film director and producer. He is known for his thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works. Some of his notable directorial works include 'The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,' 'Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief' (winner of three Emmys in 2015), 'We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks,' 'Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God' (winner of three 2013 primetime Emmy awards), 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room' (nominated for Best Documentary Feature in 2005), 'Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer' (short-listed for Best Documentary Feature in 2011), 'Casino Jack and the United States of Money,' and 'Taxi to the Dark Side' (winner of the 2007 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature). Gibney's works explore various social and political issues with a critical lens.