Juan Arredondo’s Film Nominated for an Oscar

Arredondo receiving his OPC Foundation Harper’s Magazine Scholar Award from Rick MacArthur at the Yale Club in 2020.

OPC Foundation Harper’s Magazine Scholar Award winner 2020 Juan Arredondo has been nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) in the Best Documentary Short Film category for Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud. This powerful documentary offers an intimate look at the life and work of journalist Brent Renaud, who was killed while reporting in Ukraine, and highlights the courage and sacrifice of frontline journalists. The nomination is a remarkable recognition of Juan’s storytelling, courage, and commitment to journalism.

Read OPC’s interview with Juan here.

You can watch the documentary on HBO Max.