Michael Maren

Michael Maren
Born
Michael Maren

(1955-11-15) November 15, 1955
EducationColumbia University
(School of International and Public Affairs)
Occupations
Years active1990–present
SpouseDani Shapiro
Children1
Websitemichaelmaren.com/michael-maren

Michael Maren (born November 15, 1955) is an American journalist, screenwriter, and director.

He spent seventeen years as a foreign correspondent based in Africa, writing for magazines like The Village Voice, Newsweek, The New Republic, Harper's, GQ, and The New York Times.

In 2012, he wrote and directed his first feature film, the award-winning A Short History of Decay. His latest feature film, A Little White Lie, was released in March 2023.