Meet Stephen Vittoria, an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and author whose work has illuminated the intersection of truth, power, and human resilience for decades. Known for his bold storytelling and unflinching perspective, Vittoria’s creative journey now extends from the screen to the page with his debut novel, Christina and the Whitefish.
Before turning to fiction, Stephen established himself as a groundbreaking documentarian. His acclaimed feature films Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary and One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGoverncaptivated audiences around the world, offering searing insights into politics, justice, and the human spirit. He also collaborated with Academy Award winner Alex Gibney as producer on Gonzo: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and Ken Kesey’s Magic Trip, further cementing his reputation for cinematic storytelling with cultural impact.
In the literary world, Stephen co-authored the acclaimed nonfiction trilogy Murder Incorporated: Empire, Genocide, and Manifest Destiny with journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, featuring forewords by Angela Davis and Chris Hedges—a series praised for its deep examination of America’s historical and moral landscape.
With Christina and the Whitefish, Vittoria brings his signature depth, cinematic vision, and emotional truth to fiction for the first time—crafting a story that reflects both his passion for humanity and his lifelong pursuit of justice through art.
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