Eli Reed
Eli Reed, Clinical Professor
[Photo by Michael Muller]
Photojournalist Eli Reed joined the faculty in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in January 2005 after a 30-year career that took him around the world for numerous national and international publications. Reed had been with the elite international photojournalists collective, Magnum Photos, since 1983.
Reed has a strong interest in social justice and the effects of war on society. He has experience covering such international news events as: the 1982 wars in Central America; the war in Beirut, Lebanon which he covered at various times between 1983-1987; the 1986 Haiti coop against “Baby Doc” Duvalier; the 1989 U.S. military action in Panama; and the 1992 Kinshasa, Zaire upheaval Africa.
In his career he has published influential books, exhibited work regularly, and lectured and taught extensively. Additionally, Reed has taught a special photojournalism workshop for the United States Department of Defense for the past eleven years.
Reed has also worked extensively in the film industry. In the Academy Award Winning short documentary,”Mighty Times, the Children’s March,” Reed’s photographs recreating moments and the spirit from the civil right movement in Alabama were considered an important part of the film producer and director. He is currently directing a documentary sponsored by the Disney Film company and produced by Daniel Ostroff.
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