ROOTS OF COMEDY WITH JESUS TREJO: Eeland Stribling

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ABOUT THE FILM

Executive Producers: Juan Devis/Danny Lee/Tamara Gould/Jesus Trejo
Genre: Comedy/Documentary
Program Length: 30 min
Premiere Date: June 28, 2024
A Co-Production of PBS SoCal, CALICO and the National Multicultural Alliance
 

Jesus Trejo travels to Denver to meet a comic whose life on the river is as important as his life on stage. Eeland Stribling strives to find true life balance in the outdoors of Colorado where he often calls on his experience as a wildlife biologist.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS

Juan Devis (Executive Producer)

Colombian born Juan Devis is the founder and CEO of Ninetythree Media. Devis was a director and producer before becoming Chief Content Officer at the largest independent premium content studio for public television in Los Angeles. Under his leadership, the studio won over 25 Emmys, James Beard Awards, and National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards. Throughout his career, Devis has advocated for greater representation, both in front and behind the camera, and a diversity in storytelling that addresses our common humanity.

Danny Lee (Executive Producer)

Born and raised in Los Angeles to Korean immigrants, Danny Lee is an Emmy award-winning director, writer, and producer known for his sharp storytelling and innovative style. He made his debut with the critically acclaimed ROCK FRESH and directed notable projects like WHO IS STAN SMITH? and 30 FOR 30: FRIEDMAN’S SHOES. Lee has worked on both scripted and documentary projects, including PUBLIC DISTURBANCE and AFTER THE RAVES, and his commercial campaigns for brands like Nike and Red Bull have earned significant recognition. Currently, he is developing several projects, including the crime drama GHOSTS OF CHINATOWN and a feature documentary on Avril Lavigne.

Tamara Gould (Executive Producer)

Tamara Gould is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and media executive with deep ties to Southern California’s flagship public media organization, PBS SoCal. She leads a nationally recognized team in creating and distributing content that highlights extraordinary communities, including the award-winning series ARTBOUND, LOST LA, and EARTH FOCUS. Previously, Gould held key positions at ITVS, including Head of Co-Productions and Strategic Partnerships, where she supported independent filmmakers and managed international documentary initiatives. She has produced numerous acclaimed projects, such as Half the Sky and TED Talks Live, and is a Fulbright Scholar with degrees from Brown University and UC Santa Cruz.

Jesus Trejo (Executive Producer)

Host and Executive Producer Jesus Trejo is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor and writer. Born and raised in Long Beach, Trejo’s first hour stand-up special “Stay at Home Son” recently premiered on Showtime. He is currently a Staff Writer on Hulu’s “This Fool” and also the host of “Tacos Con Todo,” a web series in which he navigates the LA taco scene with celebrity guests. Also an author of two upcoming children’s books, Trejo was named in “Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2017 and is a paid regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles.

EDWARD JAMES OLMOS

Artist

Juan Devis

Executive Producer, KCET

Danny Lee

Executive Producer

Tamara Gould

Executive Producer

Jesus Trejo

Executive Producer

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