Jon Jost

Biography

Born in Chicago to a military family, Jon Jost grew up in various parts of the United States and abroad before beginning his filmmaking career after being expelled from college in January 1963. He made his first full-length film in 1974, focusing on American issues, and has since created 40 long-form films, including "Nightshift" (1981). His work has been screened at major film festivals worldwide, with the Museum of Modern Art showcasing a retrospective of his films from 1991 to 1992.