PRODUCERS GUILD AWARD NOMINEE | 2024
Producer
BEING MARY TYLER MOORE | HBO Original
The HBO Original Documentary "Being Mary Tyler Moore" earned a Producers Guild of America nomination for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television this year, celebrating the iconic life and legacy of America's beloved television trailblazer, Mary Tyler Moore. This captivating special takes viewers on an intimate journey through Moore's groundbreaking career and personal triumphs, revealing her profound impact on women and the entertainment industry.
PRIMETIME EMMY AWARD NOMINEE | 2023
Producer
BEING MARY TYLER MOORE | HBO Original
The HBO Original Documentary "Being Mary Tyler Moore" earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special this year, celebrating the iconic life and legacy of America's beloved television trailblazer, Mary Tyler Moore. This captivating special takes viewers on an intimate journey through Moore's groundbreaking career and personal triumphs, revealing her profound impact on women and the entertainment industry.
CRITICS CHOICE DOCUMENTARY AWARD WINNER | 2023
Director
BEING MARY TYLER MOORE | HBO Original
The HBO/MAX documentary "Being Mary Tyler Moore," winner of the 2023 Critics Choice Documentary Award for Best Archival Documentary, explores Mary Tyler Moore's life and career. It delves into her groundbreaking roles, personal struggles, and profound impact on television. Featuring archival footage, interviews, and unique insights, the film reveals the complexities and triumphs of one of America's most beloved television icons.
EMMY AWARD NEWS & DOCUMENTARY WINNER | 2021
Director
SOUL OF A NATION | ABC
The Emmy Award-winning ABC News "Soul of a Nation" segment "Miss Lucille," honored in the category of Outstanding Soft Feature Story: Short Form, beautifully captures the inspiring tale of Lucille Bridges, mother of civil rights icon Ruby Bridges. This poignant piece celebrates Lucille's quiet strength and crucial role in desegregating schools, offering a heartfelt tribute to a mother's courage in the face of historical change.
EMMY AWARD NEWS & DOCUMENTARY NOMINEE | 2021
Director
SOUL OF A NATION | ABC
Director James Adolphus has been honored with an Emmy Award nomination for his outstanding direction in the ABC News series "Soul of a Nation," in the category of Outstanding Direction: News. His compelling narrative approach in the series brings to light the diverse tapestry of Black life in America, earning critical acclaim and recognition for its storytelling excellence.
EMMY AWARD NEWS & DOCUMENTARY NOMINEE | 2021
Director
SOUL OF A NATION | ABC
Director James Adolphus garnered an Emmy nomination for his exceptional work on the ABC News series "Soul of a Nation," particularly the "Reckonings" segment, which was recognized in the category of Outstanding Recorded News Special. The segment provides a profound examination of racial justice in America, spotlighting the national conversation around reconciliation and reform.
EMMY AWARD NEWS & DOCUMENTARY NOMINEE | 2021
Director
SOUL OF A NATION | ABC
Director James Adolphus earned an Emmy nomination for his work on "Soul of a Nation" in the Outstanding Recorded News Program category for ABC News. His directorial prowess was pivotal in crafting the series' compelling narratives examining Black life's nuanced experiences in America.
SPORTS EMMY AWARD WINNER | 2020
Associate Producer
REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL | HBO Sports
The Emmy Award-winning "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" segment "Fallout: Japan's Olympic Secret" delves into the controversial decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics amidst lingering radioactive contamination from the Fukushima disaster. This hard-hitting investigation questions the safety assurances officials give, highlighting the potential risks to athletes and the global community.
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY AWARD WINNER | 2018
Director of Photography
TIME: THE KALIEF BROWDER STORY | The Paramount Network
"TIME: The Kalief Browder Story" is a Peabody-winning documentary series spotlighting Kalief Browder's unjust incarceration at Rikers Island, highlighting systemic flaws in the U.S. justice system. His harrowing three-year ordeal without a trial underscores an urgent call for reform.
SPORTS EMMY AWARD WINNER | 2018
Field Producer
REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL | HBO Sports
The Emmy Award-winning "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" segment "Everest Inc.: The Exploitation and Death of the Sherpas" delivers a critical look at the dangerous work and exploitation of Sherpa guides on Mount Everest. It exposes the life-threatening conditions they face to assist climbers, prompting a dialogue on the ethics of mountaineering and the true cost of high-altitude triumphs.
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY AWARD WINNER | 2016
Director of Photography
REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL | HBO Sports
"The Killing Fields: Hunting the Elephant into Extinction" is a Peabody Award-winning segment on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumble" that exposes the brutal reality of elephant poaching. This investigative report shines a light on the dark world of illegal ivory trade, revealing how this merciless practice is driving one of Earth’s most majestic creatures toward extinction.
FISHER FELLOW AWARD WINNER | 2009
Director of Photography
THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUE CONSERVATORY
The Fisher Fellow Award, bestowed by the American Film Institute, honors a graduate from the AFI Conservatory who has demonstrated exceptional filmmaking talent. James Adolphus holds the distinction of being the first cinematographer to receive this prestigious award, underscoring his visionary work and marking a milestone in the award's history.
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY AWARD WINNER | 2009
Director of Photography
BRICK CITY | The Sundance Channel
"Brick City," a Peabody Award-winning series on the Sundance Channel, offers a gritty and inspiring deep dive into urban renewal's complex challenges and efforts in Newark, New Jersey. The show masterfully weaves together the lives of residents, officials, and law enforcement as they strive for change and a better future in a city striving to reinvent itself.