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Monday, June 11
10:00am - 11:00am
Cascade

Keynote Conversation: HBO Documentary Films' Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller

Monday, June 11
10:00am - 11:00am
Cascade

Keynote Conversation: HBO Documentary Films' Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller

This year marks an evolution for HBO Documentary Films, with Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller jointly assuming leadership of the premium cable network's highly regarded documentary and family division. Building on a deep history with the broadcaster, Abraham and Heller between them have worked on hit HBO documentaries including Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds and The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Join Abraham and Heller at Banff for a conversation about their vision for HBO documentaries, the strategy behind the buzzed-about 2018 slate of films, which includes Jane Fonda in Five Acts, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland and I Am Evidence, and what they are looking for now.


Featuring:


Nancy Abraham

EVP, Documentary & Family Programming

HBO

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Lisa Heller

EVP, Documentary & Family Programming

HBO

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Moderating:


Barry Walsh

Editor-in-Chief & Content Director

Banff World Media Festival

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