Rolake Bamgbose

Rolake Bamgbose is an award winning producer and two-time Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker with over a decade of experience producing and directing compelling feature documentaries, short films, and news content. Her work has appeared on HBO, FX, HULU, ESPN, VICE, PBS, NBC, ABC and the New York Times, among others. Rolake's nuanced approach to storytelling allows her to identify and tell personal stories that speak to urgent societal and cultural questions confronting the U.S. and the world. As a director, she is known for illuminating under-reported topics with sincerity, integrity and authenticity. Rolake began her career as a journalist for ABC News, traveling extensively to cover some of the largest news events of the time, including visiting Haiti in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake that crippled the country. She has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Emory University, and a Master's in Journalism from Howard University. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Rolake is a first-generation Nigerian-American who loves her Naija roots. She lives with her husband in Brooklyn, NY, where she has called home for almost 15 years.