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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. RYWalker26 (talk) 21:40, 2 September 2026 (UTC)
Rob Young Walker (born Robert Walker) is a producer, filmmaker, and musician from Tacoma, Washington.[1][2][3] He has also worked under the name Rob Young.[1]
Walker produced the documentary Bring Them Home, which examines the experiences of U.S. military veterans who were deported after their service.[2][4]
He later co-created the stage production Said By The Father and Son with his father, Leon Walker.[1]
Early life and music
[edit]Walker grew up in Tacoma, Washington, and attended Stadium High School. He became interested in poetry and hip-hop while growing up and later worked in music under the name RobYoung.[3]
His music work included collaborations with Romanian artist Drei Ros. In 2020, Walker was involved in the development of Excuse My Accent, a music and social-impact project focused on immigrant experiences and discrimination.[5]
Bring Them Home
[edit]While working on Excuse My Accent, Walker became interested in the experiences of U.S. military veterans who had been deported after serving in the armed forces. He later connected with deported veteran Hector Barajas, whose work became part of the development of the documentary Bring Them Home.[2][6]
Walker served as a producer of Bring Them Home, which documents the experiences of deported U.S. military veterans and efforts advocating for their return to the United States.[7][4]
In 2024, Bring Them Home was selected for a Courageous Documentary Filmmaking Grant from the Seattle International Film Festival, which identified Walker as the film's producer.[8] In 2025, the film received the Local Choice award at the GI Film Festival San Diego.[9]
Said By The Father and Son
[edit]In 2025, Walker and his father, Leon Walker, created Said By The Father and Son, a stage production combining music, poetry, and storytelling centered on fatherhood, family, legacy, and their relationship as father and son.[1]
Recognition
[edit]In 2026, Walker received an Artist Trust Fellowship in Performing Arts.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Montemayor, Constanza (June 11, 2025). "Father's Day show at Tacoma McMenamins celebrates the bond of fathers and sons". The News Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Sailor, Craig (June 8, 2023). "They served US but lost their homes. Tacoma filmmaker explores plight of deported troops". The News Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- 1 2 "Bring Them Home – Feb 23". PBS. KBTC Northwest Now. February 22, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- 1 2 "San Diego arts roundup: GI Film Festival spotlights plight of deported veterans". The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 1, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- ↑ Yirmibeşoglu, Başak (November 13, 2020). "Excuse My Accent: We Are All In This Together". Jejune Magazine. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- ↑ "The ongoing plight of deported veterans". KPBS. May 24, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- ↑ Grimes, Shamere (March 21, 2023). "Award-winning documentary highlights stories of deported veterans". City Times. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- ↑ "SIFF announces winning projects of 2024 Courageous Documentary Filmmaking Grants". Seattle International Film Festival. September 19, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- ↑ "GI Film Festival San Diego Wraps a Powerful 10th Anniversary Year". GI Film Festival San Diego. May 14, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Announcing the 2026 Fellowship Award Recipients". Artist Trust. March 24, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026.