The Merchants of Joy
Josh produced The Merchants of Joy, a documentary that follows five New York City families as they source, bargain, and hustle to sell Christmas trees—capturing the grit, humor, and unexpected warmth behind a seasonal street economy. The film was directed by Celia Aniskovich.
2026 Emmy Nominee for Best Documentary
Lilith Fair
Josh was an executive producer on Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, a documentary exploring the rise and cultural impact of the 1990s all-female music festival founded by Sarah McLachlan, and the artists who helped redefine the industry.
The Big Cigar
Josh was an executive producer on The Big Cigar, an Apple TV+ limited series that tells the true story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape from the FBI to Cuba—an audacious plan orchestrated with the help of Hollywood producer Bert Schneider.
Radical
Josh produced Radical, a true-story drama about a teacher who transforms the lives of his students in an under-resourced Mexican border town. The film premiered at Sundance in 2023, where it won the Festival Favorite Award for Best Film. The film is based on Josh's 2012 Wired cover story.
Breaking
Josh was an executive producer on Breaking, a drama starring John Boyega as Brian Brown-Easley, a Marine veteran whose fight to be heard leads to a desperate standoff. The film is based on a true story.
Sundance Special Jury Award: Ensemble Cast
Little America
Josh was an executive producer on the Apple TV+ anthology Little America, a series that tells the true stories of immigrants across the United States—each episode exploring a different journey, voice, and perspective with humor, heart, and humanity.
Moon Shot
Josh and JJ Abrams produced Moon Shot, a documentary series about the global competition to send privately funded missions to the moon. The series was directed by Oscar winner Orlando Von Einsiedel.
The Beast Within
Josh co-directed and starred in this documentary about his journey to the World Armwrestling Championship in Gydnia, Poland.
Best Documentary Telluride Mountain Film Festival
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