Stephen T. Maing

Stephen T. Maing

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Stephen Maing is an American documentary filmmaker, cinematographer and producer. His documentary Crime and Punishment won a 2019 Emmy Award. His 2024 film Union won a 2024 Sundance Jury Award.

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Crime + Punishment 2018 (7)

Over four years of unprecedented access, the story of a brave group of black and Latino whistleblower cops and one unrelenting private investigator who, amidst a landmark lawsuit, risk everything to expose illegal quota practices and their impact on young minorities.
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High Tech, Low Life 2012 (7.5)

HIGH TECH, LOW LIFE follows the journey of two of China’s first citizen reporters as they travel the country – chronicling underreported news and social issues stories. Armed with laptops, cell phones, and digital cameras they develop skills as independent one-man news stations while learning to navigate China’s evolving censorship regulations and avoiding the risk of political persecution. The film follows 57-year-old “Tiger Temple,” who earns the title of China’s first citizen reporter after he impulsively documents an unfolding murder and 27-year-old “Zola” who recognizes the opportunity to increase his fame and future prospects by reporting on sensitive news throughout China.
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The Surrender 2015 (2)

In August 2010, Stephen Kim, a highly-regarded State Department intelligence analyst, was indicted under the Espionage Act for jeopardizing national security by allegedly divulging classified information to a reporter. Despite numerous officials in the State Department describing Kim's disclosure as nothing extraordinary, he faced 10 to 15 years in prison if convicted at trial. The Surrender intimately documents Stephen Kim's struggle to understand the events leading up to his prosecution as well as his last free days before prison.
Stephen T. Major

Stephen T. Major

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Bigfoot Encounters in the Pacific Northwest 2021

In 2019, Stephen Major and his "Extreme Expeditions Northwest Team" embark into the Colville National Forest to uncover Bigfoot signs, document strange happenings, and track down the illusive creature.