Robby Henson began his directing career at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, and is now a skilled film and documentary maker. He writes and directs all his films, which are known for being character-driven. His work has attracted such acclaimed actors Billy Bob Thornton, Patricia Arquette, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Cooper, 'William DeVane' and Kris Kristofferson. Beyond his work in film, Henson is also a prolific theater director, often at his family's Pioneer Playhouse in Danville, KY where Raintree County (1957) was filmed.