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Ivy Meeropol

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About Me

Ivy directed and produced the documentary film "Heir to an Execution" about the legacy of her grandparents, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. She is the author of several screenplays and has published articles in "The New York Times", "O, the Oprah Magazine". "Premiere", "Nest", "Paper", and "Black Book Magazine".

Ivy spent five years working as a speechwriter and legislative aide for Congressman Harry Johnston, the predecessor to U.S. Congressman Robert Wexler (Dem - FL).

Ivy's newest project is the documentary series "The Hill" which airs on Sundance Channel in August and September. The six-part series peers into the personal and professional lives of Congressman Robert Wexlers (Dem-FL) young, smart and driven staff and offers a rare glimpse into the charged world of congressional politics.

Ivy lives in New York with her husband and son.

My Blog

Cynicism, Spin & Representing Reality on TV

Looks like I'll have to eat some of my words since the latest round of press has not only been highly complimentary and positive, but they're also calling it a documentary series! Even "verite documen...
Posted by Ivy Meeropol on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 03:17:00 PST

Reality on TV, NOT Reality on TV

So my show "The Hill" is about to premiere on the Sundance Channel and I can't help obsessing about the fact that so far the press keeps calling it a reality show. It's a documentary! Yes, it's a seri...
Posted by Ivy Meeropol on Sat, 19 Aug 2006 04:37:00 PST