
Scott Hamilton Kennedy
Directing
Biography
Scott Hamilton Kennedy (April 26, 1965) is an American Academy Award nominated documentary director, as well as a writer, producer, cameraman, and editor. He is the founder of Black Valley Films, a film production company based in Silver Lake, California. He is the son of the prominent New York criminal lawyer, Michael J. Kennedy.
Known For

From the ashes of the L.A. riots arose a lush, 14-acre community garden, the largest of its kind in the United States. Now bulldozers threaten its future.
The Garden

As society tackles the problem of feeding our expanding population safely and sustainably, a schism has arisen between scientists and consumers, motivated by fear and distrust. Food Evolution, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, explores the polarized debate surrounding GMOs. Looking at the real-world application of food science in the past and present, the film argues for sound science and open-mindedness in a culture that increasingly shows resistance to both.
Food Evolution

Exploring the "anti-vax" movement both historically and in the angry political present, this vital account probes the divides and disinformation that threaten our future.
Shot in the Arm

Viewers get to plan Jade, Sasha, Yasmin and Cloe's next exciting escapades in this interactive animated video based on the line of fashion-conscious toys. The gang's on a mission to find the next hot styles, and they need help deciding where to look. With several story lines to explore, including mega parties, concerts and even filming a music video, going out with the Bratz girls is one never-ending adventure.
Bratz: Glitz 'n' Glamour

In this interactive DVD, Cloe, Yasmin, Sasha and Jade return to school from summer break, letting viewers take control of their choice in extracurricular activities.
Livin' It Up with the Bratz

Everyone dreams of fame. From the nail-biting freshman auditions to the spectacular year-end performances, Fame High captures the in-class and at-home drama, competition, heartbreak, and triumph during one school year at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, also known as Fame High.
Fame High

Against all odds, the first theatrical production in over 20 years at Dominguez High School is going to be Thornton Wilder's American classic Our Town. The kids at this Compton school are about to experience more than a culture clash, as they embark on a rich journey and discover the educational and social value of theater. OT: Our Town tells the story of human spirit and its strength against the stereotypes holding them down. Where Thornton Wilder wrote about little Grover's Corners, this documentary exemplifies how Our Town is every town. Our Town is Compton.