Persheng Vaziri

Persheng Vaziri is an educator and filmmaker. She teaches film studies at Bard College’s GHEA21 program and works on documentary projects as co-producer.

Articles

Two men sit at a table in a modern room framed by an unusually shaped doorway. Both look towards the camera. The man on the left has shoulder length dark hair and the man on the right has short greying hair and facial hair and glasses. Two mugs of coffee, a stack of books, and three decorative vases sit on the table. An abstract chandelier appears above the men's heads. Black and white image

Independent Means: The Author of ‘Documenting Iran’ Breaks Down the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting’s Role in Shaping Contemporary Documentary Filmmaking

Thu, 08/13/2026

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Watching Docs in Tehran: A Festival Thrives in Iran

Tue, 03/05/2019

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