Career
During his career, Jonathan has written, produced and directed over 25 films and 50 television programs including The Farm: Angola, USA, which was honored with the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize. While working as an independent filmmaker Jonathan earned a reputation for his unique ability to gain access into forbidden and even dangerous worlds. His exclusives include, President Charles Taylor’s farewell speech to the nation of Liberia (Liberia: An Uncivil War co-directed by James Martin Brabazon) and a rare interview with David Miscaivage, head of the Church of Scientology (Inside the Church of Scientology). In 2008, Jonathan was the executive producer of Iron Ladies of Liberia, a film that tells the story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first female president.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has worked in several capacities collaborating with artists and filmmakers from around the world. His films have been distributed through HBO, BBC, Channel Four, the Discovery Channel, A&E and many others.
In 1991, Jonathan founded Gabriel Films, an independent documentary film production company. In 2008, he formed Highest Common Denominator Media Group. Jonathan Stack and HCD Media Group's newest venture is Gabriel City - an online community for those affected by incarceration in the United States.
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