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Billy Corben: A Video Chat
with “One of the Miami Guys”
Introduction to Billy Corben: 1:03 min. Photo & montage: Raymond Elman
Billy Corben (b.1978), is an American documentary film director. As a co-founder of the Miami-based studio “rakontur” (not a typo), along with producing partner Alfred Spellman, he has created films such as Cocaine Cowboys, Dawg Fight, and ESPN’s 30 for 30 The U.
Corben was born in Fort Myers, Florida, and raised in South Florida. As a child actor, he spent a large portion of his early days in Los Angeles, California. He graduated with honors from the University of Miami, where he majored in political science, screenwriting, and theater.
His feature documentary directorial debut, Raw Deal: A Question of Consent, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001, making him one of the youngest directors in Sundance history. Examining the alleged rape of an exotic dancer at a fraternity house at the University of Florida, the film utilized extensive clips from videotape footage of the all
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Billy Corben
American film director
William Cohen (born 1978), better known by the stage name Billy Corben, is an American documentary film director. Along with producing partner Alfred Spellman, he is co-founder of the Miami-based studio Rakontur, which has created films such as Cocaine Cowboys, Dawg Fight, The U, and The U Part 2.
Early life and education
Corben was born in Fort Myers, Florida to a Jewish family, and was raised in South Florida. As a child actor, he spent a large portion of his early days in Los Angeles. He attended New World School of the Arts for high school,[1] and then the University of Miami, where he majored in political science, screenwriting, and theater and graduated with honors.
Career
Corben's feature documentary directorial debut, Raw Deal: A Question of Consent, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001, making him one of the youngest directors in Sundance history. Examining the alleged rape of an exotic dancer at a fraternity house at the University of Florida, the film utilized extensive clip
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"Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it."
Billy Corben
Billy Corben is an American filmmaker and documentary director, best known for his gripping and thought-provoking films that explore various aspects of American society. Born on May 27, 1978, in Miami, Florida, Corben has made a name for himself by creating compelling documentaries that shed light on controversial and often overlooked subjects. With his unique storytelling style and ability to captivate audiences, Corben has become an influential figure in the world of documentary filmmaking.
Corben's interest in filmmaking was sparked during his time as a student at the University of Miami, where he studied motion pictures. It was during this period that he co-
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