Blackbird Pictures
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Blackbird Pictures is a film production company founded in 2019 by filmmaker and composer Ashton Gleckman. Blackbird’s filmography includes We Shall Not Die Now, The Hills I Call Home, and the acclaimed 8-part documentary series Kennedy, produced in partnership with RadicalMedia and The History Channel, and narrated by Emmy Award-winner Peter Coyote. Upcoming projects include The Quiet Village, narrated by Liev Schreiber.
The Quiet Village
4-Part Documentary (Coming 2026)
The Quiet Village tells the forgotten story of Kulmhof — the first extermination camp established by the Nazi regime. Using gas vans, the camp operated between 1941 and 1945. Told through the eyes of those who built and operated the camp, the witnesses who lived in its shadow, and the six survivors who emerged to bear witness. Narrated by Liev Schreiber (Defiance, Spotlight).
Kennedy
8-Part Documentary (Released 2023)
Kennedy chronicles the life and legacy of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Directed by Ashton Gleckman, Kennedy takes viewers on an extraordinary and intimate ride through the life of the ambitious and youthful President in more detail than ever before. Featuring more than 70 new interviews filmed across the United States and narration by Peter Coyote (The Vietnam War).
The Hills I Call Home
Documentary Feature (Released 2021)
The Hills I Call Home is Blackbird Pictures’ second documentary directed by Ashton Gleckman, taking viewers inside one of America’s most economically distressed towns: Beattyville, Kentucky. Despite the struggles, it’s home to an empowered population working to overcome their challenges. Learn more about the film below.
We Shall Not Die Now
Documentary Feature (Released 2019)
We Shall Not Die Now is an award-winning documentary directed by Blackbird Pictures founder, Ashton Gleckman, and production company’s first release. The film chronicles the Holocaust and features interviews with more than twenty-five Holocaust survivors, liberators, and historians. Learn more about the film below.