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David Midell

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David Midell
'NightLights' is the true-to-life story of a young woman who is the sole caretaker for her twin brother, a loving young man severely affected by autism.  They live in relative solitude until exciting new chances for love and friendship open up new
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Independent Spirit/NAACP Image Award nominated filmmaker David Midell began his career drawing inspiration from working as a therapist for children and adults with disabilities in Chicago. As a filmmaker on the autism spectrum himself, his work asks important questions about how society treats its most vulnerable citizens, including those with disabilities and mental health challenges.

David's debut feature, NightLights, followed a sister and brother with autism as they experience heartbreaks and triumphs on their life's journey. The film was released in theaters in 2014, made its network television premiere on the Lifetime Movie Network in 2015, and won numerous awards including a Prism Award from the Entertainment Industries Council. His latest film, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, tells the true story of the events that led to the death of an elderly African American former marine with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers in his home. The film stars Tony Award nominee Frankie Faison, Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose, and is executive produced by Lori McCreary, Gary Lucchesi, and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman of Revelations Entertainment.

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain was released theatrically in late 2021 to critical acclaim, including appearing on nearly 2 dozen critics' yearly top ten lists. The film's lead actor Frankie Faison won a Gotham Award for OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE, and the film was nominated for multiple Independent Spirit Awards and an NAACP Image Award.

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain is now available on HBO Max, and VOD platforms.
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NightLights (2014)
NightLights
7.9
  • Producer
  • 2014
Frankie Faison in The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2019)
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
6.9
  • Producer(p.g.a.)
  • 2019
By Any Other Name
Short
  • Producer
  • 2010
Gino Anthony Pesi and Brinna Kelly in The Fare (2018)
The Fare
6.2
  • Producer
  • 2018

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Producer

  • Have Hold Take (2022)
    Have Hold Take
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Grounded (2022)
    Grounded
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Frankie Faison in The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2019)
    The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
    • producer (p.g.a.)
    • 2019
  • Gino Anthony Pesi and Brinna Kelly in The Fare (2018)
    The Fare
    • co-producer
    • 2018
  • NightLights (2014)
    NightLights
    • executive producer
    • 2014
  • By Any Other Name
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2010

Director

  • Frankie Faison in The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2019)
    The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
    • Director
    • 2019
  • NightLights (2014)
    NightLights
    • Director
    • 2014
  • By Any Other Name
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2010

Writer

  • Frankie Faison in The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2019)
    The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
    • Writer
    • 2019
  • NightLights (2014)
    NightLights
    • story
    • 2014
  • By Any Other Name
    • story
    • Short
    • 2010

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    Before becoming a filmmaker he worked as a teacher and therapist for children and adults with autism and other cognitive/mental health challenges.

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