# Chapman Way

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**Chapman Way** is an American documentary filmmaker.[1][2] He is best known for co-creating the [Netflix](/source/Netflix) series *[Untold](/source/Untold_(Netflix))* and for producing and directing the series *[Wild Wild Country](/source/Wild_Wild_Country)*, *[The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga](/source/The_Kings_of_Tupelo:_A_Southern_Crime_Saga)*, and *[America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys](/source/America's_Team:_The_Gambler_and_His_Cowboys)*.[3][4][5][6] In 2018, he won the [Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Documentary_or_Nonfiction_Series) for *Wild Wild Country*.[7]

## Early life

Chapman was born in [Ventura County, California](/source/Ventura_County,_California).[8] He is a grandson of actor [Bing Russell](/source/Bing_Russell) and nephew of actor [Kurt Russell](/source/Kurt_Russell).[9]

## Career

### *The Battered Bastards of Baseball*

Chapman began his filmmaking career with *[The Battered Bastards of Baseball](/source/The_Battered_Bastards_of_Baseball)* (2014), co-directed with his brother [Maclain Way](/source/Maclain_Way). The documentary explores the history of the independent Portland Mavericks baseball team and premiered at the [2014 Sundance Film Festival](/source/2014_Sundance_Film_Festival).[10] It was later acquired by [Netflix](/source/Netflix).[11]

### *Wild Wild Country*

In 2018, Chapman co-directed *[Wild Wild Country](/source/Wild_Wild_Country)*, a six-part Netflix series about the [Rajneeshpuram](/source/Rajneeshpuram) community in [Oregon](/source/Oregon), led by the spiritual leader [Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh](/source/Rajneesh) (Osho).[12] The series received a [Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Documentary_or_Nonfiction_Series).[7]

### *The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga*

In 2024, Chapman directed and produced *[The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga](/source/The_Kings_of_Tupelo:_A_Southern_Crime_Saga)*, which examines the criminal underworld of [Tupelo, Mississippi](/source/Tupelo,_Mississippi), centered around a notorious local figure.[13]

### *America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys*

Chapman directed and produced *[America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys](/source/America's_Team:_The_Gambler_and_His_Cowboys)*, an eight-episode [Netflix](/source/Netflix) series chronicling [Jerry Jones](/source/Jerry_Jones)’ acquisition of the [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) and their 1990s dynasty.[14]

### Other Work

Chapman co-created and worked on the Netflix series *[Untold](/source/Untold_(Netflix))*, directing episodes such as *[Untold: Crimes and Penalties](/source/Untold:_Crimes_%26_Penalties)* (2021), *[Untold: Breaking Point](/source/Untold:_Breaking_Point)* (2021), and *[Untold: The Race of the Century](/source/Untold:_The_Race_of_the_Century)* (2022).[15] He also served as an executive producer for other episodes, including *[Untold: Caitlyn Jenner](/source/Untold:_Caitlyn_Jenner)*, *[Untold: Malice at the Palace](/source/Untold:_Malice_at_the_Palace)*, *[Untold: Deal with the Devil](/source/Untold:_Deal_with_the_Devil)*, *[Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist](/source/Untold:_The_Girlfriend_Who_Didn't_Exist)*, *[Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1](/source/Untold:_The_Rise_and_Fall_of_AND1)*, and *[Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul](/source/Untold:_Operation_Flagrant_Foul)*.[16]

In 2016, Chapman directed a segment for [Amazon](/source/Amazon_Prime_Video)’s docuseries *The New Yorker Presents*.[17] In 2023, he produced the [HBO](/source/HBO) documentary *The Lionheart*, a documentary about the life and legacy of IndyCar driver [Dan Wheldon](/source/Dan_Wheldon), focusing on his career and tragic death in 2011.[18] In 2024, he served as an executive producer for *[American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders](/source/American_Conspiracy:_The_Octopus_Murders)* and *Untold: The Murder of Air McNair*.[19]

## Filmography

Year Title Contribution Note 2014 The Battered Bastards of Baseball Director, editor, cinematographer and producer Documentary 2016 The New Yorker Presents Director and producer 1 episode 2018 Wild Wild Country Director, sound mixer and producer Documentary series 2021 Untold: Crimes & Penalties Director and producer Documentary 2021 Untold: Breaking Point Director and producer Documentary 2021 Untold: Caitlyn Jenner Executive Producer Documentary 2021 Untold: Malice at the Palace Executive Producer Documentary 2021 Untold: Deal with the Devil Executive Producer Documentary 2022 Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist Executive Producer Documentary 2022 Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1 Executive Producer Documentary 2022 Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul Executive Producer Documentary 2022 Untold: The Race of the Century Director and producer Documentary 2024 The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga Director and Executive producer Documentary series 2025 America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Director and Executive producer Documentary series

## Awards and nominations

Year Result Award Category Work Ref. 2018 Won International Documentary Association Best Limited Series Wild Wild Country [20] Won Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series [7] Nominated Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program Nominated Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program 2019 Nominated Cinema Eye Honors Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Series for Broadcast [21] 2022 Nominated International Documentary Association Best Episodic Series Untold [22] Nominated PromaxBDA Awards Documentary: Program Campaign 2024 Nominated Cinema Eye Honors Outstanding Achievement in Anthology Series [23] 2025 Nominated Sports Emmy Awards Outstanding Long Sports Documentary The Lionheart [24] Nominated Outstanding Documentary

## References

1. ["Chapman and Maclain Way talk Netflix "Untold" series, including "Malice at the Palace," "Crime and Penalties," "Breaking Point""](https://awfulannouncing.com/films/way-brothers-netflix-untold-sports-documentaries.html). *awfulannouncing.com*. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["Chapman Way"](https://www.tfiny.org/filmmakers/detail/chapman_way). *tfiny.org*. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for UNTOLD: BREAKING POINT"](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/VIDEO-Netflix-Releases-Trailer-for-UNTOLD-BREAKING-POINT-20210901). *broadwayworld.com*. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["'Wild Wild Country' Directors Chapman & Maclain Way on Their Crazy 6-Part Netflix Documentary"](https://collider.com/wild-wild-country-netflix-chapman-maclain-way-interview/). *collider.com*. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["Netflix releases trailer for crime documentary ‘The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga’"](https://www.wtva.com/news/local/netflix-releases-trailer-for-crime-documentary-the-kings-of-tupelo-a-southern-crime-saga/article_2c2cf6e8-a694-11ef-b2f4-1b046899e416.html). *wtva.com*. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. ["The ’90s Cowboys Are Back in America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys"](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/dallas-cowboys-football-doc-series-release-date-trailer-news). *netflix.com*. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. ["Awards & Nominations"](https://www.emmys.com/bios/chapman-way). *emmys.com*. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["WILD WILD COUNTRY Interview: Chapman & Maclain Way, Directors"](https://www.filminquiry.com/chapman-maclain-way-interview/). *filminquiry.com*. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["Bing Russell's grandsons explore his 'Battered Bastards of Baseball'"](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-battered-bastards-baseball-directors-20140708-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["Interview: Chapman and Maclain Way Hit for the Fences With "Battered Bastards of Baseball""](https://moveablefest.com/interview-chapman-maclain-way-battered-bastards-baseball/). *moveablefest.com*. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["Sundance 2014: Documentary Premieres"](https://www.indiewire.com/2014/01/sundance-2014-documentary-premieres-31522/). *indiewire.com*. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["Directors of the Netflix Rajneeshees docuseries talk about 'the craziest story' in Oregon history"](https://www.oregonlive.com/tv/2018/03/directors_of_the_netflix_docus.html). *oregonlive.com*. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["The Way Brothers on Their Latest Stranger Than Fiction Docuseries ‘The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga’"](https://variety.com/2024/tv/features/kings-of-tupelo-a-southern-crime-saga-the-way-brothers-interview-1236240504/). *variety.com*. December 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. ["Netflix series on Jerry Jones premieres Aug. 19"](https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/netflix-series-on-jerry-jones-premieres-aug-19). *dallascowboys.com*. June 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. ["'Untold: Breaking Point' Trailer Reveals the Last Episode of Netflix's Sports Docuseries"](https://collider.com/untold-breaking-point-trailer-netflix/). *collider.com*. September 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["New Netflix docuseries 'UNTOLD' to dive deep into 'Malice at the Palace'"](https://www.wxyz.com/news/new-netflix-docuseries-untold-to-dive-deep-malice-at-the-palace). *wxyz.com*. July 2021. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. ["‘The New Yorker Presents’: How Alex Gibney and Kahane Cooperman Curated the Amazon Series"](https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/the-new-yorker-presents-alex-gibney-kahane-cooperman-amazon-series-1201691594/). *indiewire.com*. June 2016. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. ["The Lionheart"](https://tribecafilm.com/films/lionheart-2023). *tribecafilm.com*. June 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. ["The Octopus Murders Docuseries Set At Netflix From Zachary Treitz, Duplass Brothers & Stardust Frames"](https://deadline.com/2024/01/the-octopus-murders-docuseries-netflix-1235800803/). *deadline.com*. January 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. ["34th Annual IDA Documentary Awards Honorees"](https://www.documentary.org/awards2018). *documentary.org*. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["Here are all the Nominees for the 12th Annual Cinema Eye Honors"](https://cinemaeyehonors.com/press/here-are-all-the-nominees-for-the-12th-annual-cinema-eye-honors/). *cinemaeyehonors.com*. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

1. ["Nominees Revealed for the 37th Annual IDA Documentary Awards"](https://www.documentary.org/press-release/nominees-revealed-37th-annual-ida-documentary-awards)

1. ["The Nominees for the 17th Annual Cinema Eye Honors"](https://cinemaeyehonors.com/news/the-nominees-for-the-17th-annual-cinema-eye-honors/). *cinemaeyehonors.com*. Retrieved 2025-09-10.

1. ["Sports Emmys Nominations Revealed"](https://deadline.com/2025/04/2025-sports-emmys-nominations-list-1236363129/). *deadline.com*. Retrieved 2025-09-10.

## External links

- [Chapman Way](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1331494/) at IMDb

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