Robert M. Young

Works: "Human Error"

Robert M. Young is perhaps the dean of American Independent Filmmakers. His film, with Michael Roemer, "Nothing But A Man" (1964) was the first feature film to portray the contemporary plight of Black Americans and is now part of the National Historic Register.

Known for such classics as "Alambrista" (1977) which is about to be re-released, "Short Eyes" (1977), "Rich Kids" (1979), "Dominick and Eugene" (1988), and many others, Bob's film, "Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" (1982), was the first film to be developed at the Sundance Institute.

His last feature, "Caught" was the Premiere at Sundance in 1997. Now with "Human Error" he has proven that he can once again take independent film to the "next level".

He says of this film, "We have created an animated feature with real characters," a new form that embraces the latest in technological innovation coupled with extraordinary material and stunning performances.