Nationality: American
Birthdate: 01/01/1928
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Made a feature-length documentary while at Harvard and worked in various production capacities for Louis De Rochemont before establishing himself as a director of educational films and documentaries. Roemer directed his first fiction feature, "Nothing But a Man", in 1964, receiving critical plaudits for his low key and intelligent treatment of a racial theme. His sardonic comedy, "The Plot Against Harry", was produced in 1969 but languished in post-production limbo for twenty years before being released to widespread acclaim in 1989.
1945
Arrived in the US as a teenager
Made feature-length film, "A Touch of the Times"
Worked as writer, production manager, assistant director and editor for producer Louis De Rochemont on "Cinerama Holiday," "Windjammer," and on numerous documentaries
Produced 12 films for the Ford Foundation with the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival Company
