Laurence A. Goldin
Directing
Biography
Laurence A. Goldin has been making films in Alaska for 30 years and in 2004 was honored as Alaska Filmmaker of the Year. He’s produced and directed 25 long-format documentaries, many of which have appeared on national, prime-time television in the United States and abroad. These included Alaska at War, the story of WWII in Alaska and The Land is Ours, the story of Alaska Natives civil rights and land-claims movements of the 1920s-1940s. Larry also writes, shoots, and directs for national and international clients including National Geographic Specials (Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest and Those Wonderful Dogs). He’s been twice nominated for National Emmy Awards for Best Cinematography for Documentary for Television. Larry also works as second unit director of photography for feature films and episodic television series.
Known For
The "Alaska at War" film project was an effort to document events of World War II in Alaska. It was funded by the Alaska Legislature through the Alaska Historical Commission and was supported by the Alaska Historical Society and private subscription. The production work was performed by aurora Films, assisted by a citizen's advisory committee. The production "Alaska at War" was first shown in public on Alaska Day, October 18th 1986.
Alaska at War
The Tlingit and Haida people of Alaska were confused by the idea of America “buying” the land they lived on from the Russians. They would be among the first native people to make a successful claim on their homeland and rights.