Amy Dunkleberger
School
Reed College
New York University
American Film Institute
Expertise
Biography, Arts, History
- Amy's publications have covered many topics, from the lives of famous authors to the art and science of filmmaking.
- She's written for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Library of Congress, for Netflix's streaming platform, and for book publishers Enslow and Salem Press.
- Her screenplay Other Mothers won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Children's Special.
Experience
Amy has been writing professionally for over 20 years. Her published work includes books, feature articles, study guides, and synopses. For the Netflix streaming platform, she composed hundreds of short synopses for films and TV series, summarizing everything from Forensic Files to War and Peace. She wrote a critical biography of Arthur Miller for educational publisher Enslow Press and conceptualized and co-wrote one of Enslow's "careers in" book series. She was on the staff of the acclaimed American Film Institute's multi-volume film reference series, contributing as a historical researcher, writer, and editor.
Education
Amy has a B.A. in English from Reed College in beautiful Portland, Oregon, a M.A. in Cinema Studies from Manhattan's New York University, and an M.F.A. in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute in the Hollywood hills.
The unique content on Grunge is a result of skilled collaboration between writers and editors with a broad array of expertise in everything from history to classic Hollywood to true crime. Our goal is to provide accurate and diverse content bolstered by expert input.
Focused on accuracy and ethical coverage, the Grunge editorial team consistently fact-checks and reviews site content to provide readers with an informative, entertaining, and engaging experience. Click here for more information on our editorial process.
Stories By Amy Dunkleberger
-
Although nuclear power plants are designed with safety in mind, the risk of deadly fallout is always there. Here's what happens if one melts down.
-
Charles de Young and Isaac Kalloch's feud culminated in two shootings. This is the murder of the San Francisco Chronicle founder Charles de Young explained.
-
The Gilded Age glittered brightly for the privileged, while underneath, society's foundation could only tread in the darkness.
-
1922 was a good year for Hollywood movies. In the years before the Academy Awards, making the Wid's top 10 list was a prestigious distinction for filmmakers.
-
True crime documentaries engage audiences, and their subjects run the gamut from fraud to sexual abuse. These are the best true crime documentaries of 2021.
-
From hidden dart guns to clever cover identities, spies know quite a few tricks. These are the spy world's most devious disguises, devices, and deceptions.
-
Kirk Douglas' journey as a famous cinematic and social gladiator was, in short, a long and contradictory tale. Here's the real-life story of Kirk Douglas.
-
How do the astrological signs of Old Hollywood connect to you? Which star would you likely chat up or hang out with? Only the stars know.
-
The story of Tesla's inventions is as complex as he was. Sometimes, other inventors received credit for inventions and breakthroughs Tesla completed first.
-
Although the POW camps opened and closed with little fanfare, their unique design and deployment have earned them their own notable place in the war's history.
-
Ironically, a majority of the most violent Canadian cities are situated in more remote areas, surrounded by breathtaking views and natural splendor.
-
"Heavenly Creatures" is based on the true story of Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, whose friendship led them to commit matricide.
-
Pitcher Rube Waddell was one of the pioneers of early American baseball. However, his antics, mental illness, and alcoholism often overshadowed his talent.
-
Formal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.