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Jack Johnstone Jorgens Of Vienna, VA, died peacefully December 8, 2019 at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, surrounded by family and close friends. He was 76. A renowned film and literature professor at American University, filmmaker of socially conscious shorts and documentaries,...
Read MoreAs Assistant to the Director of the English Film Program, I thank Jack for giving me one of the best job titles I'd ever have. As a student, he was one of the hippest professors I'd ever know. He left one hell of a footprint.
Kent Hall
December 21, 2025 | School
Jack was a wonderful colleague and friend. His intellectual, creative and humorous spirit was a treasure. I will miss him always.
Glenn Harnden
January 23, 2020 | McLean, VA
Jack was one of the best colleagues and friend, I could have ever hoped for - talented, scholarly, understanding and with a good heart. I will miss him. Ron Sutton
January 22, 2020
