About
Fivel is a sound recordist, producer, and filmmaker. A long-time media activist, he co-founded the democratically-run independent news site Indymedia.org, which empowered thousands of citizen journalists in chapters worldwide. Credits as a producer on feature-length documentary work include: The People’s Bubbie (in-progress), Lyd, Island Soldier, and My Brooklyn. He loves using storytelling to bolster movements for social justice.
His company’s name, “In the Salty Sea” comes from an early 20th century Yiddish song that became an anthem for social justice beyond borders. The reference is obscure. But it feels at once timely and eternal. Regardless of geography, our human ancestors have always struggled for justice in one way or another. Fivel is grateful to be part of that legacy.