Christopher Browne, also known as Chris Browne, is an American documentary film maker and director.[1][2] He is noted for directing the sports documentaries that "shed light on the oddballs and underdogs of the sporting world."[3]
Browne's film career began in New York City as a production assistant on television commercials.[4]
He then took a job on a documentary called The Paris Review…Early Chapters (2001) produced by Checkerboard Films. The movie, which chronicled George Plimpton's early years at the Paris Review, offered the opportunity to work alongside legendary documentarian Albert Maysles.[5] Working with Mr. Maysles spurred Brownes' interest in documentary film and he stayed at the Checkerboard Films another year where he supervised the post-production of The Paris Review: Early Years, and helped produce Ralph Gibson: Photographer/Book Artist (2002).
In 2002, Browne co-founded Dionysian Films with Bill Bryan and his brother Alex Browne and friend Bill Bryan.[4]
After The Cup: Sons of Sakhnin United (2010) was Browne's second feature film and was distributed by Variance Films.[12][13] Also a documentary, After the Cup chronicles the story of the Israeli soccer team from the town of Sakhnin, Israel.[12] The story follows the players, coaches, and fans as they journey together after winning the national cup.[1] This win is significant because aside from the lack of funding, Bnei Sakhnin F.C. is also notable for being composed mostly of Arab players with a Jewish owner and a Jewish coach.[1]