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Jake Boritt

Documentary Filmmaker and Director, Gettysburg Film Festival

Jake Boritt is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has been broadcast on public television in all 50 states. The son of renowned historian and Lincoln scholar Gabor Boritt, Jake grew up on a historic farm along Marsh Creek west of Gettysburg, where he lives today with his wife and three children. His films explore themes of history, community, and identity, and he has collaborated with acclaimed figures including actor Stephen Lang, filmmaker Ken Burns, and many others in history and cinema. Jake recently produced a series of short films for Gettysburg History’s Beyond the Battle Museum, bringing local stories to life for visitors from around the world. He is also the director of the Gettysburg Film Festival, established in 2023 as the only film festival dedicated to American history.

Films and Publications

  • The Gettysburg Story: Battlefield Auto Tour
  • Film: The Gettysburg Story
  • Film: Adams County USA
  • Film: Budapest to Gettysburg

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