Peter Godwin
Peter Godwin is a Zimbabwean author, journalist, documentary filmmaker, and former human rights lawyer. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, he studied law at Cambridge University and international relations at Oxford. He has reported from over 60 countries and is known for his writings on Zimbabwe. He has taught writing at various universities, including Wesleyan and Columbia, and served as President of the PEN American Center.
Awards
['George Orwell Prize', 'Esquire-Apple-Waterstones award', 'Borders Original Voices Award', 'Michael Kelly award (finalist)', 'Gold medal for investigative film at the New York Film Festival']
Notable Works
['Mukiwa', 'When a Crocodile Eats the Sun', 'The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe', 'Exit Wounds: A Story of Love, Loss and Occasional Wars']
