Zachary Graves-Miller
Graves-Miller is an American filmmaker and documentarian whose work explores historical narratives through an immersive, archival approach. Known for capturing complex social and cultural landscapes, he brings a nuanced lens to each project, revealing layers of human experience and historical memory. Having collaborated with industry titans like Paul Greengrass, Aaron Sorkin, Doug Liman, and Alan Tomlinson, he has honed a craft marked by authenticity and dedication to untold stories. His debut film, Six Locked Doors, a look into the infamous Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire, won the Audience Award at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival in 2020. Graves-Miller’s latest project, FOOD Restaurant Documentary, continues his commitment to cultural preservation, capturing the legacy of FOOD Restaurant, founded in 1971 by Carol Goodden and Gordon Matta-Clark in SoHo, New York.
Body of Work
2025
FOOD Restaurant Documentary
Moment in Time
DyslexiaAmerica
2024
Normandy D-Day 80th Anniversary
2022
Colfax Massacre 1873 Louisiana
2019
Six Locked Doors: The Legacy of Cocoanut Grove
Audience Award in Documentary, 2020 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
2014
KOBRA in Wynwood: Miami Street Art Documentary
2013
JR: Lincoln Center Ballet (Featured in The New York Times)
2012
Agent Orange in the Media
2011
A Respectable Routine