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Documentary of the Week

WNYC
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Art
Frida Kahlo
Carol Doda
Paul Simon
Asian-American History
Corky Lee
Dctv's Firehouse Cinema
Asian-American Movement
Covid-19
Bill Walton
Copa 71
Louis C.K
New York
Doc NYC Festival
Journalism
In Restless Dreams
Adult Film Industry
Women's Soccer
Sexual Misconduct

Technology has made non-fiction film easier to make, more available and more popular than ever before. Here, WNYC selects the best documentaries as they come to screens of any size.

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Latest Episodes

'Antidote' profiles the Bulgarian journalist Christo Grozev, who's uncovered hundreds of Russian secret agents. Filmmaker James Jones follows Grozev after European authorities inform him that he's being targeted by assassins.

'River of Grass' profiles a range of figures who interact with the Everglades in the past and present, including a Miccosukee educator, a python hunter, and the pioneering environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Filmmaker Sasha Wortzel will attend... more

'Drop Dead City' is a deeply researched history of New York's financial crisis in the mid-70s. Filmmakers Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn interview a wide range of people who were involved at many levels.

'One to One: John & Yoko' uses archival footage, including telephone calls heard for the first time, to capture the radical politics and performances of New York in the early 1970s. Filmmaker Kevin MacDonald frames the story in a way that has eerie e... more

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Hosts

Tom Powers
Co-founder of Doc NYC Festival and the Pure Nonfiction Podcast, he brings a wealth of experience in documentary filmmaking and storytelling, fostering discussions around significant cultural narratives.
Raffaela Neyhausen
Co-founder of the Pure Nonfiction Podcast and passionate advocate for diverse documentary narratives, contributing significant insights into the filmmaking process.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • This is a very interesting & Awesome 2 min weekly listen!!

    I want to watch them all!!!

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    Kps3218
    United States7 years ago

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Focused on highlighting noteworthy documentaries across various platforms, this podcast features discussions about impactful non-fiction films exploring societal issues, cultural narratives, and significant historical events. Episodes often include interviews with filmmakers and experts, providing deeper insights into the topics presented in the documentaries while encouraging audiences to reflect on their relevance in contemporary society. Noteworthy is the emphasis on accessibility and diversity in documentary storytelling, showcasing films that span from critical social issues to artistic innovations, thereby appealing to a wide audience of documentary enthusiasts.

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