Eric Daniel Metzgar is a filmmaker who lives and works in San Francisco. Metzgar's documentary titled Reporter (2009) chronicles New York Times journalist Nick Kristof's 2007 voyage to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The film includes an interview with former Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda and other key players in the Congolese power struggle. Reporter premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. It was broadcast on HBO and nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of "Outstanding Informational Programming -- Long Form." Metzgar shot and edited the film as well. Celebrity and actor Ben Affleck collaborated with Metzgar as one of a few producers of the film.