Robert Greene

Robert Greene is Associate Professor at the University of Missouri, serving in both the Missouri School of Journalism and the College of Arts and Science, with a focus in Film Studies. He is the filmmaker-in-chief at the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, where he mentors students and leads creative initiatives in cinematic journalism.

His educational background is not explicitly detailed in the text, but his professional trajectory reflects deep training in film and documentary practice.

Greene’s research and creative work centers on documentary filmmaking, particularly hybrid and observational forms that blur the lines between reality and performance. His films explore themes of memory, trauma, identity, and social history, often using reenactment and collaborative storytelling. He is a leading voice in contemporary nonfiction cinema, contributing to publications like Sight & Sound and Filmmaker Magazine, and curating film festivals.

His recent films, including Procession, Bisbee ’17, and Kate Plays Christine, demonstrate a consistent focus on ethical storytelling, historical reckoning, and the psychological dimensions of truth. These works have premiered at top festivals like Sundance and Telluride, reflecting a sustained engagement with the highest levels of documentary art.

• 2020 Provost Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award
• 2019 Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity in the Performing Arts and the Humanities
• Sundance Film Festival Award (Kate Plays Christine, 2016)
• Gotham Awards Nominee (Actress, 2014; Kati With An I, 2010)
• Emmy, Independent Spirit, Peabody, and Academy Award Shortlist (Procession)
• Best Documentary Nominee – Gotham Awards (Bisbee ’17)

Greene is deeply committed to student mentorship, guiding documentary journalism students through year-long capstone film projects, working closely with them in editing and storytelling. His teaching is integrally linked to his creative practice, and he has received recognition for both. There is no mention of external grants, but award stipends (e.g., $3,000 total from the 2019 Chancellor’s Award) support his research. While no formal lab is named, the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism serves as his primary creative and pedagogical hub, functioning as a production and mentoring environment for student and professional documentary work.