DocGroup produces work based on a very simple principle: have faith in the intelligence, taste, curiosity and integrity of the audience. DG was founded in 2006 by the core members of PJ Productions following the death of legendary broadcaster Peter Jennings. The producers and directors, who were for many years the team behind Jennings’documentaries at ABC News, are dedicated to continuing the tradition of smart and innovative filmmaking while enthusiastically embracing the modern and expanding media landscape.An independent production company, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, DocGroup produces long form and short form films for the major commercial networks, public television and cable, as well as for the educational market, digital distribution and theatrical release.

News & Journalism

The Documentary Group

Tom Yellin

Susan Schaefer

Nils Kongshaug

Leila Wikel

Joanna Cohen

Innbo Shim

Gabrielle Tenenbaum

Braden Bergan

Kayce Freed Jennings

The Production Team at The Documentary Group is responsible for the end-to-end creation of documentary films and series. They handle everything from conceptual development, research, and archival sourcing to filming, editing, and final production. This team ensures that each project meets the company's high standards of intelligence, taste, curiosity, and integrity while adapting to various platforms, including major commercial networks, public television, cable, educational markets, digital distribution, and theatrical releases.

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