2019 Primetime Emmy® Awards Ballot Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program Adam Ruins Everything Adam Ruins Guns November 27, 2018 Adam Conover takes aim at both sides of the gun debate by explaining why an assault weapons ban would be ineffective at stopping gun violence, outlining how the Second Amendment has been twisted to benefit the NRA, and revealing that liberal and conservative gun policies have impacted people of color. Tim Wilkime, Directed by America To Me Listen To The Poem! September 30, 2018 Spring semester brings fresh challenges. Jada clashes with junior Diane over her new film. Brendan recalls a racially charged basketball past. Tiara and the cheerleading squad go for the gold. Charles’ poetry slam team faces an epic challenge. Steve James, Directed by American Dream/American Knightmare December 21, 2018 Documentary that delves into the life and exploits of the iconic Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, and the era in gangsta rap he presided over. Through a series of face-to-face interviewers, Knight reveals exactly how it all happened and why it all fell apart. Antoine Fuqua, Directed by American Experience: The Circus October 08, 2018 - October 09, 2018 American Experience: The Circus explores the colorful history of this popular, influential and distinctly American form of entertainment, from the first one-ring show at the end of the 18th century to 1956, when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey big top was pulled down for the last time. Sharon Grimberg, Directed by American Experience: The Eugenics Crusade October 16, 2018 American Experience: The Eugenics Crusade explores the unknown campaign to breed a “better” American race. Tracing the rise of the movement that turned the fledgling science of heredity into a powerful instrument of social control, the film is an revelatory portrait of an America at once strange and eerily familiar. Michelle Ferrari, Directed by American Masters Basquiat: Rage To Riches September 14, 2018 Discover the anonymous graffiti artist turned rock star of the early 80s art scene in New York whose work ultimately commanded millions. It took less than a decade for the accountant’s son from Brooklyn to rise to dizzying heights. David Shulman, Directed by American Masters Charley Pride: I'm Just Me February 22, 2019 Explore the complicated history of the American South and its music through the life of country star Charley Pride. Raised in segregated Mississippi, his journey shows the ways that artistic expression can triumph over prejudice and injustice. Barbara Hall, Directed by American Masters Decoding Watson January 02, 2019 The rise and fall of Nobel Prize-winning biologist James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s structure. In 2007, Watson’s genius was overshadowed by his remarks about race and intelligence. In this film, Watson affirms his views, sparking a global backlash that’s destroyed his stature as a scientific icon. Mark Mannucci, Directed by American Masters Everybody Knows... Elizabeth Murray September 07, 2018 Take a look at artist Elizabeth Murray, voiced by Meryl Streep. This film chronicles her remarkable journey from an impoverished childhood to artistic maverick, and reconsiders her place in contemporary art history. Kristi Zea, Directed by American Masters Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable April 19, 2019 Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand, the epic storyteller in pictures who harnessed the serendipity of the streets to capture the American 1960s-70s. His “snapshot aesthetic” is now the universal language of contemporary image-making Sasha Waters Freyer, Directed by American Masters Joseph Pulitzer: Voice Of The People April 12, 2019 Discover the man behind the award. An immigrant who became a media mogul with an outspoken, cantankerous voice and created two bestselling newspapers, Joseph Pulitzer championed what he regarded as the sacred role of a free press in a democracy. Oren Rudavsky, Directed by American Masters Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me February 19, 2019 Explore the entertainer's vast talent and his journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress. Features new interviews with Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Jerry Lewis and more, plus never-before-seen photographs. Sam Pollard, Directed by American Masters Ted Williams: The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived July 23, 2018 Discover the many sides of Baseball Hall of Famer and Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams, including his complicated relationships with his Mexican-American background, family, press and fans. Features Bob Costas, Wade Boggs and Joey Votto. Nick Davis, Directed by American Masters Wyeth September 07, 2018 Uncover the hidden depths and complex inner life of the iconic artist you thought you knew. With his life’s work as a background, examine his wide range of influences, including modern artists, war, film and the African American community. Glenn Holsten, Director Bathtubs Over Broadway May 09, 2019 A comedy writer for David Letterman stumbles upon a hilarious, hidden musical world and finds an unexpected connection to his fellow man. Dava Whisenant, Directed by Betty White: First Lady Of Television August 21, 2018 Betty White is celebrating 80 years in television, officially the longest career. She was the first woman to produce a TV show, the first to hire a woman director and the first to receive an Emmy nomination. She was the first woman on television with an experimental broadcast in 1939. Steven Boettcher, Directed by Big Questions Huge Answers With Jon Dore December 03, 2018 The special follows Dore as he workshops creative, if foolhardy, solutions to "the two biggest threats to our children's safety: cyberbullying and predatory teachers." Adam Brodie, Directed by Dave Derewlany, Directed by Brené Brown: The Call To Courage April 19, 2019 With humor and empathy, Brené Brown discusses what it takes to choose courage over comfort in a culture defined by scarcity, fear and uncertainty. Sandra Restrepo, Directed by The Case Against Adnan Syed Time Is The Killer March 31, 2019 Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State’s repeated appeals. While a primary race for Baltimore City State's Attorney has the potential to affect the case, private investigators re-analyze forensic evidence. On March 8, 2019, the Court of Appeals issues a new ruling. Amy J. Berg, Directed by Chef's Table Asma Khan February 22, 2019 On her unlikely journey from Calcutta tomboy to celebrated London chef, Asma Khan has shattered conventions and created new opportunities for women. Zia Mandviwalla, Directed by Chris Farley - Anything For A Laugh (Biography) May 27, 2019 Chris Farley connected viscerally with audiences, creating hilarious characters that have stood the test of time. Behind the over-the-top stage presence were insecurities deeply tied to his addictive personality. The documentary examines Farley’s tragically short life, both the amped-up force of nature on screen and shy figure people knew behind-the-scenes. Brent Hodge, Directed by The Clinton Affair Part 2: Mixed Messages/The United States v. Monica Lewinsky November 19, 2018 Monica Lewinsky confides the details of her relationship with President Clinton to her coworker, Linda Tripp, who surreptitiously records their private conversations; Paula Jones’ lawsuit is approved by the Supreme Court, allowing her lawyers to find other women who claim harassment by the President. Blair Foster, Directed by Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee Tracy Morgan: Lasagna With Six Different Cheeses July 06, 2018 In a 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO, Jerry and Tracy Morgan do some grocery shopping, talk about raisins and hit a diner in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Jerry Seinfeld, Directed by Tammy Johnston, Directed by Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Burn Bundy Burn January 24, 2019 Bundy's double-murder trial transforms into a bizarre circus with an unhinged ringleader. Later, the accused makes a last-ditch effort to stay alive. Joe Berlinger, Directed by Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Oh My God I Think It's Over: Behind The Scenes Of The Series Finale March 29, 2019 Oh My God I Think It’s Over is a peek behind the curtain as the team behind the award-winning comedy series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend wraps up its final season. Katie Hyde, Directed by Cultureshock: Chris Rock's "Bring The Pain" (Biography Presents) July 23, 2018 Chris Rock’s ‘Bring The Pain’ examines how comedian Chris Rock changed comedy with his special. Rock recounts how after being fired from SNL, he pushed himself creatively, leading to the development of more personal and provocative material. Interviews include Oprah Winfrey, Martin Lawrence, Trevor Noah and others. W. Kamau Bell, Directed by Cultureshock: Freaks And Geeks: The Documentary (Biography Presents) July 16, 2018 A profile of Freaks and Geeks, the cult series that captured the sad yet humorous difficulties of teenage life, and for the first time, offered protagonists who weren’t stereotypical “jocks and brains.” Featuring interviews with creator, Paul Feig, executive producer Judd Apatow, and primary cast members. Brent Hodge, Directed by Detrás de María, Historia de Una Cobertura September 17, 2018 On September 20, 2017, the Noticentro news team prepared themselves to go to the streets and rescue the story that would change Puerto Rico's history forever. Now, journalists, reporters and the production team confess their life changing experience. Jimmy Arteaga, Directed by Divide And Conquer: The Story Of Roger Ailes March 03, 2019 Divide And Conquer: The Story Of Roger Ailes is the story of the triumph and downfall of Roger Ailes, founder of Fox News. It’s a story of serial cruelty, both on the public stage and in private life, and ultimately of a billion-dollar corporate setting that turned a blind eye. Alexis Bloom, Directed by Dogs Bravo, Zeus November 16, 2018 Longing for reunion, Syrian refugee Ayham makes dangerous plans with a loyal friend to smuggle his cherished husky, Zeus, out of war-torn Damascus.