Richard Chapman

Richard Chapman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Film and Media Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. With over three decades of professional experience, he is a seasoned screenwriter and producer known for creating and writing over 200 hours of network television series and multiple feature films. His work spans genres including suspense, political satire, and historical dramas. Chapman’s expertise includes film production, screenwriting, and documentary filmmaking, with a focus on narrative structure and media analysis.

His career highlights include Emmy-nominated works like LIVE FROM BAGHDAD (HBO) and adaptations of Christopher Buckley’s THANK YOU FOR SMOKING. He also produced the documentary SHOOTING THE MESSENGERS, a critical examination of Vietnam War media coverage featuring interviews with journalism icons like Walter Cronkite and David Halberstam.

Chapman’s publications reflect a blend of fictional storytelling and documentary rigor, spanning network TV series (CBS, NBC), major motion pictures, and award-winning documentaries. His research interests emphasize the intersection of media production, narrative techniques, and sociopolitical commentary.