| Phil Ranstrom | |
| Occupation: | Documentary film maker |
| Website: | MaxwellStreetDocumentary.com |
Phil Ranstrom is an American documentary film maker.
From 1994 to 2006 Ranstrom worked as the producer of the documentary . During that time he interviewed a variety of blues musicians such as Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley and Johnny Williams.[1] Ranstrom tells the story of the displacement of the neighborhood's residents in favor of condos and commercial establishments and the subsequent effect on blues culture.[2] The film won a nomination at the 2012 Chicago / Midwest Emmy Awards for Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Writer – Program On (non news) category.[3]