Michele Forman

Michele Forman is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Media Studies Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), within the Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences. Her research and teaching focus on film history, documentary production, environmental and health media, and cinematic representation of marginalized groups. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University (1993) and an M.A. from UAB (2009).

• Education:
• B.A., Harvard University, 1993
• M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2009

Forman’s career spans academia and film production. She previously served as Director of Development at Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, overseeing projects like Summer of Sam and New Jersey Drive, and was an associate producer on the Academy Award-nominated documentary 4 Little Girls. She co-founded UAB’s Media Studies Program in 2003 to bridge classroom learning with community-focused media projects. She teaches film history and integrates documentary filmmaking, digital storytelling, and oral history into her pedagogy.

Though no recent academic articles or grants are listed, her work emphasizes applied media practices and community engagement. She holds no listed scientific awards but is recognized for her contributions to film and educational innovation. Office hours are M/W 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. and Tues 12:15–1:15 p.m.