His groundbreaking documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare became one of the highest-grossing unscripted films of its era and helped change the conversation around LGBTQ representation in film. It is consistently cited as one of the greatest music docs of all time.
More recently, Alek directed, wrote and produced the critically acclaimed, Emmy nominated documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, a raw and intimate film spanning 6 years of Selena’s life and mental health journey. It broke Apple TV+ viewership records upon its release.
As one journalist put it: "Alek Keshishian does not make traditional documentaries of famous people. He identifies and illuminates what makes his remarkable subjects deeply human. Weaving stunning cinema verité and sensitively shot interviews, with his deep compassion and connection to his subject, he creates a story that grounds his subject in their humanity while elevating them to their iconic status.
His body of work is unparalleled and unique and leaves an audience with the instant feeling that they know and love his subjects, while also being in awe of their larger-than life impact and importance."