Double Life Director — PBS (Fall 2026)
A 20-minute documentary following a New Yorker who was ordered deported to a country he’s never been to after spending 25 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit. Contact me to view.
MARCIA ROBIOU
Documentary filmmaker & investigative reporter crafting character-driven films about complex global issues.
Rovina’s Choice Producer — The New Yorker (2025)
The short documentary Rovina’s Choice tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
What Now? with Trevor Noah Researcher — SiriusXM (2025—)
Trevor Noah’s podcast where he sits down with friends, thought leaders, celebrities, politicians, and cultural voices for thoughtful, funny, and wide-ranging conversations about the world as it is, and where it might be going.
Latino Vote 2024 Producer — PBS (2024)
An hour long documentary examining the priorities of the Latino electorate in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election.
How a Puerto Rican Auto Shop in Philly Views the 2024 Election Producer — PBS (2024)
In North Philadelphia, an auto shop serves as a respectful and playful political forum in this 4-minute short.
Patrice: The Movie Researcher — Hulu (2024)
A documentary rom-com about the next phase of marriage equality — disability. Winner of the Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking and the Film Independent Spirit Award.
The White House Effect Researcher — Netflix (2024)
Three decades ago, the world was poised to stop global warming. Using exclusively archival material, this film tells the dramatic origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. administration changed the course of history.
Police on Trial Producer — PBS FRONTLINE (2022)
A look into the Minneapolis police following the death of George Floyd, including protests, the trial of Derek Chauvin and the struggle for accountability. Recipient of the National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award. NAACP Image Award nominee.
Whose Vote Counts Field Producer & Senior Reporter — PBS FRONTLINE (2020)
An investigation into allegations of voter fraud and disenfranchisement leading up to the 2020 election with writer Jelani Cobb. Winner of the Peabody Award and National Association of Black Journalists Award.
American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil Co-Producer — PBS FRONTLINE (2020)
A post election special on the lives, fears and hopes of Americans in the chaotic months leading up to the historic presidential contest.
Targeting El Paso Associate Producer & Reporter — PBS FRONTLINE (2019)
Exploring how El Paso became a testing ground for some of President Trump's most controversial immigration initiatives - and the target of a white supremacist with an assault rifle.
Right to Fail Reporter — PBS FRONTLINE (2018)
After decades in institutions, a schizophrenic man faces violence and death after he is ordered by the court to live on his own. Garnered a Writers Guild of America Award and Deadline Club Award. Also contributed to an accompanying New York Times front page investigation.
Separated: Children at the Border Researcher — PBS FRONTLINE (2018)
The inside story of what happened to the immigrant children separated from their parents at the border. Peabody Award winner.