Robert Bates

Robert Bates. Writer: The Reckoning. Writer-Producer-Director. First symptoms appeared in ninth grade with obsessive Super-8 film-making. Robert's early interest in making films began after a series of childhood fascinations, first with puppetry, then magic, music, and theater. Photography followed with the encouragement of Bates' father, a life-long shutterbug. First show business gig: cue card assistant for Bob Hope. Made student films at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Took jobs as an extra and electrical crew to...