Michael T. Barry Jr. is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and educator focusing on historic topics and cross-cultural experiences. He teaches at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. 

Barry has worked on multiple documentary film and videography projects for acclaimed artists and institutions. His films have screened at renowned venues like AS220 and RISD as well as hundreds of film festivals and events across the nation where they have been named official selections and nominated/won numerous awards.
 

​Barry earned his Bachelor's in History and Africana Studies from the College of the Holy Cross and holds Master's Degrees in American History and in World History from American University and Providence College. He can be contacted at mtbarryjr@gmail.com.

Awards

Best Short Film, "Even the Women Must Fight"

Prince George's Film Festival, 2023

Best Short Feature Film, "Even the Women Must Fight"

Nyack Film Festival, 2024

Best Short Documentary, "U Street Contested"

Rhode Island Black Film Festival, 2019

Best Feature Film, "The Universal Soldier: Vietnam"

Nyack Film Festival, 2016



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