Michael T. Barry Jr. is a historian, writer, and documentary filmmaker focusing on modern American cross cultural experiences.He earned his Bachelor's in History and Africana Studies from the College of the Holy Cross and his Master's in American and Middle Eastern History from Providence College.

Barry has worked on multiple documentary film and videography projects for acclaimed artists and institutions. He has also screened his films at historic venues like AS220 as well as film festivals across the nation.

Barry has contributed written pieces to outlets like Truthout, Black Perspectives, The Gainesville Sun, The Blackprint, and The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. He has also contributed photos and commentary to USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vice, and Reuters.

Awards
Best Short Documentary, U Street Contested, Rhode Island Black Film Festival, 2019
Best Feature Film, The Universal Soldier: Vietnam, Nyack Film Festival, 2016
Carter G. Woodson Award in Africana Studies Art and Scholarship, Sincerity: From X to El-Shabazz, 2014