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Jan Krawitz is the Sadie Dernham Patek Professor Emerita in the Department of Art and Art History at Stanford University. With decades of experience in the field, she specializes in documentary film and women's issues. Krawitz has independently produced numerous documentary films that have been recognized and exhibited at major film festivals both in the United States and internationally, including Sundance and the New York Film Festival. Her film 'Perfect Strangers' aired on PBS and documents a woman's four-year journey to give away her kidneys. Krawitz's work has been influential, with her documentaries reaching audiences in over eighteen countries. She is a Fulbright Scholar and has held various academic appointments, including being a voting member of the Documentary Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her teaching and mentorship have shaped many emerging filmmakers and artists.
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