From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jed Riffe (born in Dallas Texas) is an award winning filmmaker and founder of Jed Riffe Films + Electronic Media. For over 25 years his documentary films have focused on social issues including: Native American histories and struggles (Ishi, the Last Yahi, California's "Lost" Tribes, Who Owns the Past?,) and agriculture, food and sustainability issues (Ripe for Change, Germ Wars). He currently lives and works... see more