Craig Renaud
Filmmaker and co-creator of the Oscar-nominated documentary 'Armed Only With a Camera' about his brother Brent Renaud; interviewed about making the film, their reporting practice, and the personal consequences of Brent's death in Ukraine.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 51min
The Ellisons Prepare to Expand Their Media Empire
Craig Renaud, filmmaker who made an Oscar‑nominated film about his brother Brent, reflects on long‑form war reporting and personal loss. Jodi Ginsberg, head of the Committee to Protect Journalists, discusses 2025 as the deadliest year for press members and patterns of targeted killings. Victor Pickard, media policy professor, explains media capture, consolidation, and why reform matters for democracy.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 16min
"Armed Only With A Camera"
Craig Renaud, documentary filmmaker who co-created films with his brother Brent, talks about their cinéma vérité style and the archive-driven making of the Oscar-nominated short 'Armed Only With a Camera'. He recalls how they began in journalism. He describes the moment Brent was shot, why he kept filming, and how the film honors fallen reporters and continues their work.
