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Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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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 Documentary Directing Prize.

- "Porcelain War" co-director Brendan Bellomo describes profiling three Ukrainian artists against the backdrop of Russia's war on their country. The film won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Documentary.

- "No Other Land" directors Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham discuss their collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers to document the destruction of a village in the West Bank. The two co-directors spoke by Zoom from the village of Masafer Yatta. "No Other Land" won the Jury and Audience Awards in Berlinale's Panorama section.

This is the first of three episodes covering the Los Angeles Documentary Spotlight.

Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices.

On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1

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Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

205: Live from Los Angeles

Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

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MP3•Episod hem

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:

This is the first of three episodes covering the Los Angeles Documentary Spotlight.

Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices.

On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1

21 episoder

#Cinema #Society #Documentaries #Pure Nonfiction #Fine Arts #Arts

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Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

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220: Jeremy Workman on "Secret Mall Apartment" 50:14

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“Secret Mall Apartment” tells the story of a group of artists who found a hidden space a Rhode Island mega mall that they occupied for four years while evading security. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Jeremy Workman about how he convinced the artists to tell their story after they had turned down other documentary makers for over 15 years. He also discusses his day job editing movie trailers; and what he learned from his father, the filmmaker Chuck Workman. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

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219: Frederick Wiseman at 95 38:57

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Frederick Wiseman: An American Institution is the title of a career retrospective currently running at New York's Film at Lincoln Center through March 5. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Wiseman at age 95 about how he maintained his independence for over five decades. They discuss a range of topics including what's happening with his 2005 documentary "The Garden" that was never released. Hear our previous interview with Wiseman on episode 55 . You can also find his films on Kanopy . Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

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218: Shortlisters, part 2 51:40

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Four interviews about films on the Oscars Shortlist for Documentary Feature: consulting editor David Teague and animator Renata Galindo on FRIDA; co-director Angela Patton on DAUGHTERS; producer Rafael Marmor on WILL & HARPER; director Shiori Ito on BLACK BOX DIARIES. Recorded live in New York City on January 5, 2025 at Documentary Spotlight, co-presented by Pure Nonfiction and The Ankler, and moderated by Thom Powers. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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217: Shortlisters, part 1 47:19

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Three interviews about films on the Oscars Shortlist for Documentary Feature: Stephen Maing and Brett Story on UNION; Laurie Anderson and Gary Hustwit on ENO; Slava Leontyev, Paula Dupre' Pesman, and Joe Berlinger on PORCELAIN WAR. Recorded live in New York City on January 5, 2025 at Documentary Spotlight, co-presented by Pure Nonfiction and The Ankler, and moderated by Thom Powers. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

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216: "Queendom" with Agniia Galdanova & Igor Myakotin 39:05

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"Queendom" profiles the non-binary Russian performance artist Jenna Marvin. We watch her challenge Russia's repressive laws against the LGBTQ+ community and protest the country's war on Ukraine, putting herself at great risk. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews director Agniia Galdanova and producer Igor Myakotin about what motivated them on this project despite the inherent dangers. "Queendom" is on the Oscars Shortlist for Documentary Feature and available on video on demand. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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215: Ibrahim Nash'at on "Hollywoodgate" 31:33

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After Afghanistan experienced a change of power in 2021, Egyptian filmmaker Ibrahim Nash'at embedded himself in the country and documented how the Taliban took control of over $7 billion worth of U.S. military equipment. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Ibrahim about the making of "Hollywoodgate," how he coped with risk, the role of his mentors Talal Derki and Jess Search, and why he embraced therapy in the process. "Hollywoodgate" is on the Oscars Shortlist for documentary feature. Watch it on Jolt Film . Hear Talal Derki discuss "Of Fathers and Sons" on episode 96 . Hear more about Jess Search on episodes 168 and 200 . Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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214: Adam Kinzinger & Steve Pink on "The Last Republican" 31:02

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Adam Kinzinger was the first Republican Congressman to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump after the Jan 6 insurrection. That caught the attention of the Hollywood comedy writer and director Steve Pink ("Hot Tub Time Machine"). Although Pink is liberal and Kinzinger is conservative they shared a sense of humor and an opposition to Trump. "The Last Republican" follows Kinzinger over a year as he served on the Congressional committee to investigate Jan 6. The film is opening at New York's Film Forum . Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Kinzinger and Pink about releasing the film at a time when Trump is vowing to seek retribution against his enemies. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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213: Alex Gibney & Alexis Bloom on "The Bibi Files" 46:06

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"The Bibi Files" looks at the corruption case against Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing upon a vast trove of leaked interrogation footage. Netanyahu went to court trying to block the film from being shown, but that motion failed. Producer Alex Gibney and director Alexis Bloom discuss the challenges they faced in getting the film made and seen. Watch the film on Jolt . Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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212: William Kentridge on "Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot" 34:11

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William Kentridge is well-known in the world of museums and galleries. Now he brings together all of his artistic disciplines - drawing, animation, sculpture and performance - to create the 9-part film essay "Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot" streaming on Mubi . If you're a stranger to his work, see 10 Works to Know by William Kentridge from the Royal Academy of Art. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Kentridge about creativity, therapy, optimism and his collaboration with the esteemed editor Walter Murch. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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211: Live from London 1:13:55

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Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews the directors of four films in the inaugural London edition of Documentary Spotlight, co-presented by The Ankler. Follow the links below to see the film trailers: Director Daniela Volker on The Commandant's Shadow Director Hasan Oswald on Mediha Director Vanessa Hope on Invisible Nation Director Jeff Zimbalist and producer Tamir Ardon on Skywalkers: A Love Story Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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210: Brian Eno & Ibelin 38:43

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Brian Eno and filmmaker Gary Hustwit discuss their film "Eno"; and director Benjamin Ree talks about "The Remarkable Life of Ibelin" with Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers. Both interviews were recorded in front of a live audience at the inaugural London edition of Documentary Spotlight, co-presented by The Ankler. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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209: Raoul Peck on Ernest Cole, George Orwell & Haiti 38:40

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"Ernest Cole: Lost and Found" explores the legacy of the photographer who covered apartheid in the 1960s from the perspective of a Black South African. Cole was driven into exile in the U.S. and Europe. He died in obscurity in 1990, but he left behind a secret archive of over 60,000 negatives shot in exile that were recently discovered. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews director Raoul Peck ("I Am Not Your Negro") about this new film. He also previews two more works coming next year on George Orwell and Haiti. Listen to past interview with Raoul on episodes 170 (on "Silver Dollar Road") and 21 (on James Baldwin). Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

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208: Johan Grimonprez on "Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat" 53:32

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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. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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207: Frida, Celine and Daughters 44:10

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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. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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206: Docs with Laughs 28:26

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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") whose new film "Will & Harper" profiles Will Ferrell and Harper Steele as they take a cross country road trip after Harper has come out as a transgender woman. "Will & Harper" is now streaming on Netflix. Both interviews were recorded in October at the Documentary Spotlight event in Los Angeles, co-presented with The Ankler. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices . On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1…

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