David Riker


Director

Biography

Life Events

1967

At age four, moved with family to Brussels, Belgium

1988

Directed first documentary, "The Many Faces of Paper"; a 30-minute short examining a 16-month strike in a Maine paper mill community

1990

Helmed second documentary, "Roxbury, USA"; film explored one community's struggle to recover from addiction

1994

Made first fictional film, "La Cuidad/The City" (which became "The Puppeteer" story)

2008

Co-wrote (with Alex Rivera) "Sleep Dealer"

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