Jason Hehir Explained

Jason Hehir
Occupation:Director, producer
Years Active:2001–present

Jason Hehir is an American film director and producer. Hehir has directed André the Giant (2018), The Last Dance (2020), (2021), and (2023).

Early life

Hehir attended Newton North High School.[1] He also attended Williams College.[2]

Career

Hehir previously served as a production intern for NBC Sports,[3] Initially wanting to be a sports anchor, Hehir met Bob Costas, who asked him to move to HBO, where he served as an associate producer on On the Record with Bob Costas, and worked with HBO Sports.[4] [5]

In 2018, Hehir directed André the Giant for HBO,[6] The documentary was one of the most watched in HBO's history.[7]

In 2020, Hehir directed The Last Dance, a documentary series for ESPN and Netflix, revolving around the career of Michael Jordan.[8] The series received critical acclaim, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.[9]

In 2021, Hehir directed a documentary series revolving around the SpaceX Inspiration 4 orbital mission for Netflix.[10] That same year, Hehir founded the production company Little Room Films.[11]

In 2023, Hehir directed and produced a documentary series revolving around the Murder of Carol Stuart for HBO.[12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Directing Jordan: Jason Hehir reflects on 'The Last Dance' documentary and its debut episodes. The Berkshire Eagle. Howard. Herman. April 25, 2020. December 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: 'The Last Dance' director Jason Hehir, a Newton native, shares what it's like to work with Michael Jordan. Boston.com. Chad. Finn. May 1, 2020. December 4, 2023.
  3. Web site: 'Andre the Giant' Documentarian takes Larger than Life Figure. The Boston Globe. Ed. Symkus. April 5, 2018. December 4, 2023.
  4. Web site: Director of ESPN's The Last Dance Jason Hehir '98 reflects on time at College, filmmaking career. The Williams Record. Jack. McGovern. May 13, 2020. December 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: "The Last Dance" director Jason Hehir talks "Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission To Space": "You don't get higher stakes than that.". Awful Announcing. Andrew. Bucholtz. October 5, 2021. December 4, 2023.
  6. HBO Releases New Trailer for Andre the Giant Documentary. Sports Illustrated. Dan. Gartland. March 9, 2018. December 4, 2023.
  7. Web site: WWE News: Documentary of WWE legend most watched sports documentary in HBO history. Sportskeeda. Nithin. Joseph. July 28, 2018. December 4, 2023.
  8. Web site: ESPN Films, Netflix Announce Multi-Part Documentary The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan. ESPN. Jennifer. Cingari Christe. May 18, 2018. December 4, 2023.
  9. Web site: Michael Jordan Scores First Emmy For 'The Last Dance', Netflix's 'Tiger King' Shut Out In All Six Categories. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. September 19, 2020. December 4, 2023.
  10. Web site: Netflix Greenlights 'Inspiration4' All Civilian Space Mission Docuseries From 'The Last Dance' Team. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. August 3, 2021. December 4, 2023.
  11. Web site: Peter Chernin's The North Road Company Acquires 'The Last Dance' Director Jason Hehir's Little Room Films. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. November 15, 2023. December 4, 2023.
  12. Web site: Notorious Murder of Pregnant Newlywed Carol Stuart and Racism in Boston Explored in New HBO Docuseries. People. KC. Baker. November 21, 2023. November 23, 2023.
  13. Web site: HBO Original Three-Part Documentary Series MURDER IN BOSTON: ROOTS, RAMPAGE & RECKONING Debuts December 4. Warner Bros. Discovery. November 6, 2023. November 23, 2023.

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