Alex Kotlowitz

Alex Kotlowitz (born March 31, 1955) is an American journalist, author, and filmmaker. His 1991 book ''There Are No Children Here'' was a national bestseller and received the Christopher Award and Helen Bernstein Award. He is a two-time recipient of both the Peabody Award and the Dupont Award for journalism. He co-produced the 2011 documentary ''The Interrupters'', based on his ''New York Times Magazine'' article, which received an Independent Spirit Award and Emmy Award. Provided by Wikipedia