Obie Benz
About
Biography
Biography
Heir to a baking fortune (his grandfather allegedly invented white bread), Benz was associated with a variety of socially conscious organizations including the MUSE Foundation (producer of the "No Nukes" documentary/concert feature) before turning to writing and directing. He made the Ed Asner-narrated "Americas In Transition" (1981; 30 mins), about US involvemnt in Latin America, and debuted as a feature director with "Heavy Petting" (1988), which used interviews and 1950s film clips to take a light-hearted look at the sexual mores of that decade.
Filmography
Director (Feature Film)
Producer (Feature Film)
Film Production - Main (Feature Film)
Life Events
1981
Film producing and directing debut, "Americas in Transition," a 30-minute documentary on US involvment in Latin America
1982
Credited as production consultant on feature documentary "Atomic Cafe"
1988
Feature (non-fiction) producing and directing debut, "Heavy Petting"
