Interview by Paul Salfen
Matthew Hamachek takes us inside the franchise’s 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf war. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and key players reveal the road to—and cost of—greatness.
Matthew Hamachek is an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker known for his work as a director, editor, writer, and producer.
Most recently, Hamachek directed and executive produced the highly anticipated 10-part docuseries, “The Dynasty: New England Patriots.” The docuseries chronicles the rise and historic 20-year run of the New England Patriots during the Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Robert Kraft era and is set to premiere February 16th on Apple TV+.
Prior to “The Dynasty,” Hamachek co-directed and produced the Emmy-winning two-part HBO documentary “Tiger,” which offered a revealing look at the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods. He also executive produced Oscar-winning filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi’s documentary “Return To Space.”
Hamachek has won two Sundance Film Festival Awards for editing and writing the Oscar and WGA-nominated “If A Tree Falls” and “Gideon’s Army.” He also produced, wrote, and edited the acclaimed film “Amanda Knox.” In addition, he edited and produced the Oscar-nominated film “Cartel Land,” and edited the Emmy-nominated “Meet The Patels,” “The Fourth Estate,” “Mistaken For Strangers,” and “Racing Dreams.”