JoeBill Muñoz

JoeBill Muñoz is an independent Mexican-American filmmaker, currently directing and producing a feature documentary about solitary confinement in California prisons. His work has been supported by the Sundance Documentary Fund, Firelight Media, ITVS, and others. ​As a producer, he most recently worked on The Circus (Showtime), The New York Times Presents (Hulu), and The Grab (TIFF 2022), a feature documentary directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite in collaboration with Reveal at the Center for Investigative Reporting and Impact Partners.

This bio reflects the fellow’s work and affiliations as of the completion of their fellowship project.

• Maletero: A short documentary film for PBS about a porter (“maletero”) who drives more than 1,000 miles a month to deliver goods between families separated by the U.S.-Mexico border.
• The Grab: A feature documentary for Reveal News about an investigative journalist who uncovers covert efforts to control the most vital resource on the planet.
• Kids Caught in the Crackdown: A short documentary film for PBS about the children impacted by President Trumpʼs immigration policies.