Ralph Zipper | |
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| Born | October, 1965 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Mount Sinai School of Medicine |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Spouse | Erica Zipper |
Ralph Zipper (born 1965) is an American physician and filmmaker. He is best known as one of the executive producers of the 2011 Academy Award-winning documentary Undefeated .
Zipper was born in 1965, in Brooklyn, New York. [1] He graduated from Fort Lee High School in 1983. [2] He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Connecticut. He then attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed his postgraduate training in urogynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. [1]
Zipper founded his urogynecology practice, Zipper Urogynecology Associates, in Melbourne, Florida. He specializes in treating pelvic floor dysfunction and related problems. [1] He recognized during his gynecology training that urogynecology was an underserved field with a need for innovation. [1]
Zipper is the inventor of what he describes as the "incision-less vaginal rejuvenation surgery" and has "trained thousands of physicians in methods I've developed". [3] Another innovation is the SoLá Pelvic Therapy Laser System, a transvaginal photobiomodulation laser treatment designed to improve women's pelvic health by stimulating cellular activity and tissue regeneration. [4]
In 2018, Zipper co-founded the DRYFT1 Company, a recreational e-vehicle manufacturer. [5] and established the DRYFT1 Company to get the Dryft Board ready for market. [6]
Ralph Zipper's involvement in film production began alongside his brother, Glen Zipper. [2] Their interest in filmmaking developed during childhood when they created Super 8 movies using their father's projector. [3] They later established Zipper Brothers Films in honor of their late father, Steve Zipper. [3] [2]
In 2008, Ralph indicated a desire to engage in film projects with social significance. This led to their involvement with the documentary Undefeated, for which Glen received a treatment in 2009. After reviewing preliminary footage of a volunteer coach working with an underprivileged high school football team, the brothers chose to finance and serve as executive producers for the film. [3] Ralph primarily remained in Florida during production, while operational decisions were managed by his brother and the directors, Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin.[ citation needed ] Zipper Brothers Films was the sole financier of the documentary, which was noted for its depiction of the challenges faced by disadvantaged youths and the role of mentorship. [3]
Zipper has also produced the documentaries and mini-series The Nightmare (2015), [7] Killing Them Safely (2015), [8] and Ramblin' Freak (2017). [9]