Sarah Gross is a politically engaged filmmaker, writer, and mother of three young adults. Her feature documentaries have been broadcast on public television internationally and shown in festivals around the globe. Having grown up in a multi-racial family in the U.S., Sarah Gross has a deep personal connection to stories of racism, identity, and belonging. She has dual nationality in the U.S. and Germany.

Her feature documentary, Grains of Sand, had a world premier in March 2025, was nominated for many awards. It is a heartwarming story about two women who have become friends in their later years. It is based on a birds eye view of women in her family and explores the depth and meaning of friendship and relationships.