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Pure Nonfiction
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Приєднався 5 тра 2023
Pure Nonfiction is a podcast hosted by Thom Powers covering the world of documentary storytelling.
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208: Johan Grimonprez on "Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat"
Jazz musicians, CIA operatives, and African revolutionaries are among the many figures who populate "Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat" that win a Sundance jury award for Cinematic Innovation. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews director Johan Grimonprez in front of a live audience at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen.
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207: Frida, Celine and Daughters
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Our third episode recorded live in Los Angeles for Documentary Spotlight, co-presented by The Ankler, features: - "Frida" director Carla Gutierrez and composer Victor Hernandez Stumpfhauser (Amazon) - "I Am: Celine Dion" director Irene Taylor with rare disease specialist Dr. Paula Barreras (Amazon) - "Daughters" co-director Natalie Rae (Netflix) Interviewed by Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers. ...
206: Docs with Laughs
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We look at two new documentaries from directors who also work in comedy. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Steve Pink ("Hot Tub Time Machine") whose documentary debut "The Last Republican" profiles Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the January 6th insurrection. The second interview is with Josh Greenbaum ("Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar") w...
205: Live from Los Angeles
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Our latest Documentary Spotlight event took place in October, co-presented by The Ankler in Los Angeles. On this episode, we hear selections from the following conversations hosted by Thom Powers: - "Sugarcane" directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie explore how indigenous communities in Canada investigate the legacy of abuse in Catholic residential schools. The film won the Sundance D...
204: Shiori Ito on "Black Box Diaries"
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Shiori Ito shocked Japan in 2017 when she publicly accused a prominent journalist with close ties to the Prime Minister of raping her. Both the police and her family tried to dissuade her from pursuing the case. She felt like there was a "black box" of cover up. She broke the silence and stigma, first by writing a memoir and now directing the film "Black Box Diaries" about her experiences tryin...
203: Elevating documentary craft in "Nocturnes"
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"Nocturnes" won a Sundance special jury prize for cinematic craft. In the film, set in the mountainous forest on the border of India and Bhutan, we follow the scientist Mansi who works at night projecting light onto a sheet where countless species of colorful moths gather. The film offers an escape into nature away from the industrialized world. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews the t...
202: On filming "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story"
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"Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" profiles the actor who was paralyzed from a horse riding accident and found a new purpose in life. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews the documentary directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui. They discuss how they made their way to this project after previously collaborating on films about fashion designer Alexander McQueen in "McQueen" and the ...
201: Angela Patton & Natalie Rae Robison on "Daughters"
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"Daughters," now streaming on Netflix, follows a Daddy Daughter Dance held in a prison. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews the film's director Angela Patton and Natalie Rae Robison, who collaborated on the feature documentary debut. They also discuss the contributions of cinematographer Michael "Cambio" Fernandez and executive producer Kerry Washington. Subscribe to our Substack newsle...
200: Beadie Finzi & Judy Kibinge on DISCO & the Independence Project
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Episode 200 is dedicated to the legacy of Jess Search, the visionary producer and co-founder of Doc Society. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Beadie Finzi of Doc Society and Judy Kibinge of Docubox in Kenya. They are two members of DISCO (Decentralised Independent Story and Culture Organizers), a network of documentary organizations around the world. They discuss the mission of DISCO...
199: "No Other Land" directors Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham
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"No Other Land" is directed by a collective of two Palestinians and two Israelis. They capture lives of Palestinians in the West Bank village of Masafer Yatta that's been routinely targeted by Israeli settlers and the military with violence and home demolitions. Taking place from 2019 to 2023, the film shows an alliance form between two of the directors - Basel Adra, who lives in Masafer Yatta,...
198: Lucy Walker on "Mountain Queen”
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"Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa" profiles the woman who holds a world record for climbing Mount Everest. But her story is much bigger than that, overcoming innumerable hardships. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews director Lucy Walker about following Lhakpa on her quest to summit Everest for her tenth time and her hope to inspire other women, especially her daughters. Luc...
197: Sonya Childress & Sahar Driver on Color Congress
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Two years ago, Sonya Childress and Sarah Driver founded Color Congress (www.colorcongressinitiative.org/) to support documentary organizations led by people of color in the United States. They serve over 100 organizations that have long been overlooked and underfunded. Color Congress has given out grants, convened a conference, and is preparing to launch a new distribution initiative. Pure Nonf...
196: Jeff Zimbalist on "Skywalkers: A Love Story"
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"Skywalkers: A Love Story" (on Netflix) profiles the couple Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau who attempt to climb the second tallest building in the world. It's both illegal and highly dangerous. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews filmmaker Jeff Zimbalist about how he and co-director Maria Bukhonina captured this adventure like a heist movie. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voi...
194: "Copa 71" Restores a Lost History
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"Copa 71" tells the story of an international women's soccer competition held in 1971, two decades before FIFA sanctioned an official Women's World Cup. Taking place in Mexico City's massive Azteca stadium, it was the largest live audience for any women's sporting event ever. But it was erased from history. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews filmmakers Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine a...
193: ESPN 30 for 30
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ESPN’s 30 for 30 broke the formula of sports documentaries by enlisting independent filmmakers. Now the series celebrates its 15th anniversary. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers recently moderated a live conversation at the DGA Theater in New York City to look at three new 30 for 30 titles. We hear from: - The Luckiest Guy in the World director Steve James and producer Marquis Daisy - Minister o...
190: Chris Wilcha - from "This American Life" to "Flipside"
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190: Chris Wilcha - from "This American Life" to "Flipside"
189: India's Trail-Blazing Director Anand Patwardhan
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189: India's Trail-Blazing Director Anand Patwardhan
188: Margreth Olin on "Songs of Earth"
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188: Margreth Olin on "Songs of Earth"
187: Rob Reiner on Albert Brooks and Spinal Tap
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187: Rob Reiner on Albert Brooks and Spinal Tap
186: Yousef Srouji on Palestinian Home Movies
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186: Yousef Srouji on Palestinian Home Movies
184: Clair Titley on "The Contestant"
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184: Clair Titley on "The Contestant"
183: Just Vision’s Julia Bacha and Suhad Babaa on 20 Years of Covering Israel-Palestine
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183: Just Vision’s Julia Bacha and Suhad Babaa on 20 Years of Covering Israel-Palestine
182: Sreemoyee Singh - from India to Iran
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182: Sreemoyee Singh - from India to Iran
180: Asmae El Moudir on "The Mother of All Lies"
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180: Asmae El Moudir on "The Mother of All Lies"
178: Anand Giridharadas on "The Persuaders"
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178: Anand Giridharadas on "The Persuaders"
Excellent interview! Came here straight after watching Soundtrack to a Coup d'etat in theatre
He lived a full life, no doubt about that, and maybe one day the world will come to accept it takes allsorts and sexuality is such minuta in the grand scheme of life.
Scotty was the ultimate pimp
Fantastic. Unfortunately this "Gospel -Generation" is so Oblivious of there Roots and from whence they come from. It's quite sad that we as a people have lost this Generation to Hip-Hop Gospel...or whatever that Racket is that many of them Dance to without any respect, meaning, or spirit! So very Sad...
I enjoy listening to Fran .
Absolutely love that she sang for us! What a beautiful voice! She walked such a delicate line with this project of: humanism, jounailistic integrity, activism, giving a voice to a silenced people, a creative outlet to those it was stolen from. Can't wait to see this film! Please let us know when it's available.
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Fran is pretty conventional, guys ...
It's a pity that Arista records was not able to get her into counselling or get her trained to be a star the way Motown did with their artists in the 60s She will always be one of the greatest voice of the 20th century. The Marley documentary is a classic, well researched.
"Taken them some effort to find it." Ever hear of Google?! 😊 You can literally giving you directions...
Being Mayor of NYC is a thankless job. At some point there will come a time where nobody will want to run and they will cancel the election.
It was a privilege to have lived in the same time as this great genius.
Love Fran but her ignorance of the risks of vaccines is appalling. Think more critically Fran.
How about you check out a few peer reviewed articles. You know, the ones that can be proved through research and then duplicated. Stay away from you tube experts. Think more critically.
Sounds like you need the research.shes brilliant and just fine . She could read circles around you.
I had a Learning Experience On UA-cam About This GOD-Gifted, Gentle, Gracious, Adorable Woman 🙏🏾🌹💖🫶🏾
I enjoyed this conversation. Wishing you success with your channel.
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