NYCKaren Schmeer, celebrated documentary film editor, was mowed down by three robbers trying to flee from New York's finest.
"Fog of War", is an Academy Award winning documentary that Karen Schmeer worked on. "Fog of War" is about Robert McNamara, for US Secretary of Defense. For "Sergio," Karen Schmeer won a best editing honors at the 2009 Sudance Festival.
Karen Schmeer was less than away from her home when she was hit by a 2010 Dodge Avenger. The car was driven by three people who had just stolen drugs at a local CVS.
Karen Schmeer was pronounced dead on arrival. The fatal hit and run occured on Broadway, near W.90th St., just before 8 p.m. last night as the three were making to make a quick getaway. They had stolen the allergy medication, Zyrtec, from nearby CVS.
What a tragic accident and loss of a great talent. May Karen Schmeer rest in peace.
so sorry about Karen Schmeer. the loss of an impressive talent...
ReplyDeleteerrol morris at a loss for words on hearing of senseless death of doc editor karen schmeer. yes, too sad for words.
ReplyDeletedid you know that Karen Schmeer was from Portland and her grandfather was legendary photographer Ray Atkeson?
ReplyDeleteShocked and stunned by the death of Karen Schmeer.... RIP & love.
ReplyDeleteRIP Karen Schmeer, editor of Fast, Cheap & Out of Control, Mr. Death and The Fog of War. I hope they catch the bastard.
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