Double Take Vanguard Award

The One Take Film Festival's Double Take Vanguard Award is an annual presentation that spotlights the work of an artist during the festival. By presenting the audience with an opportunity to take a second look at a previous work from the recipient, and also showcasing a contemporary project, we are able to engage in a dialogue on vision and merit, through a much longer lens.

It is an honor to present Steve James with our inaugural award. He is a master documentarian with a distinguished career and whose work illuminates humanity with honor, integrity, complexity, and courage.

The festival will screen two of his films: ABACUS (2016) + HOOP DREAMS (1994)

The 2017 Double Take Vanguard Award will be presented on May 21st at 12:00pm, just prior to the screening of ABACUS. Post-screening there will be a Q&A with Steve and Jack Garner.

Films by Steve James:

EDITH + EDDIE (2017)

Executive Producer

ABACUS: Small Enough to Jail (2016)

Director

HARD EARNED (2015)

Executive Producer

LIFE ITSELF (2014)

Director, Producer, Editor, additional camera

THE INTERRUPTERS (2011)

Directed and photographed by, Produced by, Edited by

NO CROSSOVER: The Trial of Allen Iverson (2010)

Director/Producer, Editor

AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR (2008)

Directed By, Produced by, Edited by, Additional Cinematography

THE NEW AMERICANS (2003)

Executive Producer, Nigerian Story Director, Editor

STEVIE (2002)

Director, Producer, Editor

HOOP DREAMS (1994)

Producers, Director, Narrator, Editor