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My Omaha

Filmmaker Nick Beaulieu explores his hometown’s racial justice movement while trying to reconnect with his terminally ill, conservative father.

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October 5, 2026

Nick Beaulieu

Director

Nick Beaulieu is a writer and filmmaker based in NYC. His feature debut My Omaha premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2025. Previously, he was a contributing writer on The Las Tear and produced short films for the PBS series AMERICAN PORTRAIT. He also works as a marketing consultant for filmmakers, film festivals, and distributors.

Doug Block

Producer

Doug Block is an award-winning filmmaker based in NYC. He’s best known for his personal documentaries, which include The Kids Grow Up, 112 Weddings, and 51 Birch Street. His producing credits include: Silverlake Life and Jupiter’s Wife, among others. He is also the founder of The D-Word, a free online community of documentary professionals.