The writer, director and co-producer of "Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask" is a professor in the School of Media Arts & Studies at Ohio University. His previous documentaries have been seen on PBS stations throughout the U.S. and been screened at more than 60 cultural/educational venues, including the National Gallery of Art, the Lake Placid Film Forum and the Explorers Club in NYC. For "Beyond the Mask," more than 25 of his former students assisted with the production, shooting footage across the U.S., assisting with research, editing and composing music. Professor Lewis is a recipient of the Presidential Teacher Award, Ohio University's highest honor for transformative teaching, curriculum innovation and mentoring.He recently served as a Fulbright Specialist in Hungary and has also taught or lectured in England, Germany, France, Ukraine, Malaysia and Vietnam.
(Toronto Black Film Festival)