Trained as cinematographer while working for Seattle-based owner of TV stations in the Pacific Northwest

Joined group of filmmakers producing documentaries on social themes

Shot the documentary "Interviews with My Lai Veterans"

Served as cinematographer for the documentary "Woodstock"

Lived in Chile; directed, shot and edited documentary, "Campamento"

Was cinematographer on the award-winning documentary "Marjoe"

Co-produced (with Michael Hausman) and directed the PBS special "The Gardener's Son", an episode of the series "Visions"

Helmed first TV-movie "Siege" (CBS)

Was one of the credited cinematographers on the rock documentary "Rust Never Sleeps", directed by Neil Young

Feature film debut as director, "Heartland"

Directed "Country", starring Jessica Lange and Sam Shephard

Helmed the Civil Rights era drama "The Long Walk Home", starring Sissy Spacek and Whoopi Goldberg

Directed pilot for Fox series "Party of Five"; served as executive consultant on the series