The New York Times Op-Docs Debuts ‘A New Inferno’

About the Filmmakers

Nita Blum-Reddick is a producer and director whose documentary work focuses on climate, community, and underrepresented voices. Her recent projects include "A New Inferno," "Shela Yu" and "Bread." She holds a master's in documentary studies and is a professor at Arizona State University's Sidney Poitier Film School.

Jonathan Pickett is an Emmy-nominated producer and director whose documentary work captures real-time stories with intimacy and urgency. His forthcoming film "Sing at My Wake" is supported by Sundance Institute x Sandbox Films and won the 2024 BendFilm Basecamp pitch. His shorts, including " Chicken Stories ," have premiered at festivals like Tribeca, Big Sky and HollyShorts; and been featured by The New Yorker, GQ Magazine, Documentary+, Vimeo Staff Picks and more.

In a joint remark, the filmmakers said, "We're honored to share this story through the Op-Docs series at The New York Times. We hope it helps audiences understand how extreme heat is already reshaping life in cities like Phoenix."

About Op-Docs

Op-Docs, The New York Times's award-winning short documentary film series, is part of The Times's Opinion department. Featuring works by both renowned and emerging filmmakers, the collection of more than 400 short films have sparked global conversations, influenced national policies and garnered an array of industry distinctions, including Emmy Awards, Peabody Awards and an Oscar.

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