Raymond Telles

Raymond Telles is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. With a 25-year career in film and television, he specializes in documentary productions addressing social justice, labor movements, and Chicana/o-Latina/o narratives. His work spans Public Television, ABC, NBC, and PBS, focusing on impactful stories like Cesar Chavez's farm workers' movement and juvenile justice systems.

• Key Productions: 'The Fight in the Fields' (Sundance 1997), 'Children of the Night' (DuPont Award winner), and 'In Search of Law and Order' (PBS/Channel 4).
• Recent Works: 'The Storm that Swept Mexico' (PBS) and 'Race is the Place' (PBS).

His research interests center on Chicana/o-Latina/o film and People of Color Film, emphasizing documentary journalism's role in social advocacy. Telles has earned over 30 awards, including three Emmy Awards and the DuPont-Columbia Gold Baton. He currently serves as Northern California producer for Media Link International, collaborating with tech giants like Google and Siemens.

Awards highlight his impact in broadcast journalism, with recognitions from major festivals and institutions. His teaching and production bridge academic research with public engagement through media.