Daniel L. Bernardi
Production
Daniel Bernardi is a documentary filmmaker, cultural studies scholar and veteran of the Iraq War. His research explores the representation of race in American film and television, and includes the award-winning book "Star Trek and History: Race-ing Toward a White Future." His 2018 film, "The American War," tells the story of the Vietnam War from the point of view of the Vietcong. His other films, including "The War to End all Wars... and its American Veterans," explore a wide range of subjects, from the diversity of the veteran experience to the role of science in the lives of today's citizenry. He earned his doctorate from the School of Theatre, Film & Television at UCLA.
Behind the camera
2025Hope: In the Aftermath of War
Director & Writer
2024In Honor of Adrianna: A Warrior's Love Story
Writer
2024Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story
Director & Writer
2023The Chaplain: MAJ Brenda Threatt
Writer
2023Black Women and World War II: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Writer
2023Ruiz
Writer
2023Triumph Over Prejudice: The Montford Point Marines
Director
2023The Jock: A Montford Point Marine
Director & Writer
2023The Singer: A Montford Point Marine
Writer
2023The Architect: A Montford Point Marine
Director & Writer
2023Conte: Transitioning Politics
Director
2023Buffalo Soldiers: George Jordan and the Indian Wars
Writer
2022Ultimate Sacrifices: CPT. Jennifer Moreno
Director & Writer
2022Time for Change: Kathy Bruyere
Director & Writer
2022Navigator: Lt. Col. Ken Murray
Director & Writer
2022Solar Weather: Dr. Alessandra Pacini
Director
2022From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story
Writer
2021Vincent Faulls: A Collection of My Father
Writer
2021Bataan Death March
Writer
2021Buck Southworth: U.S. Air Force Flight Crew
Director & Writer
2021Immigrant Service: Focus on Jesus Duran
Writer
2021Who is Weary Willie?
Writer
2021Foghorn: Child Actor, Veteran, Friend
Writer
2020Ralph Parr: Fighter Ace of the Twentieth Century
Writer