Catherine Lee Pro

UN economist turned film director-producer, Catherine was named one of America’s “40 Under 40” documentary makers by DOC NYC + HBO in 2021. After a decade’s profession in humanitarian work across 18 countries, and witnessing the importance of storytelling, Catherine left the UN to attempt directing film. Her debut documentary, 9at38, premiered at Tribeca and streams on The Atlantic. She has produced award-winning TV since. She is currently directing a feature documentary about an ex child soldier turned Harvard graduate turned political prisoner who is being called the next Mandela in the world’s youngest country... and who happens to be her friend of 16 years.