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The Dangerous Art of the Documentary

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Martha Stewart
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Bruce Springsteen
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Filmmaker Tiller Russell (Waco: American Apocalypse, Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, Operation Odessa, The Last Narc, The Seven Five) exchanges the camera for a microphone, sitting down with other documentary filmmakers for riveting, in-depth conversations about their most successful, iconic or recent films.

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Latest Episodes

Director’s Felipe Bustos Sierra’s latest film, “Everybody to Kenmure Street”, which chronicles the resistance to an immigration raid in Glasgow in 2021, is a brilliant and personal evocation of his own identity as the son of an exiled journalist by t... more

Co-directors Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe’s documentary “Prime Minister”, which premiered at Sundance to critical acclaim, chronicles Jacinda Ardern’s unexpected journey as New Zealand’s 40th Prime Minister, offering an unfiltered window into her ... more

In the charming, heartfelt documentary “The Last Journey”, Swedish TV personality Filip Hammar embarks on a cross-country road trip with his ailing father with the goal of rekindling his zest for life. In his discussion with Tiller, Filip shares how ... more

David Terry Fine’s Netflix documentary “Dirty Pop” tells the story of Lou Pearlman, the architect of the modern boy band era and the extraordinary web of lies, deceit, exploitation and greed that propped up his music empire. In his discussion with Ti... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Utz
Co-director of the documentary about Jacinda Ardern
Independent production (New Zealand)
Episode: Lindsay Utz & Michelle Walshe (Prime Minister)
Michelle Walsh
Co-director of the documentary about Jacinda Ardern
Independent production (New Zealand)
Episode: Lindsay Utz & Michelle Walshe (Prime Minister)
Filip Hammar
Director and subject of the documentary The Last Journey
Filming team behind The Last Journey
Episode: Filip Hammar (The Last Journey)
David Terry Fine
Director of Dirty Pop for Netflix
Netflix/Untold Productions
Episode: David Terry Fine (Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam | Netflix)
Gianfranco Rosi
Director
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Episode: Gianfranco Rosi (Pompei: Below the Clouds)
Julia Loktev
Director of My Undesirable Friends, Part I, Last Air in Moscow
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Julia Loktev (My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow)
David Borenstein
Filmmaker and director of the documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'
Episode: David Borenstein (Mr. Nobody Against Putin)
Swamp Dogg
A legendary musician and central figure in the documentary
Episode: Isaac Gale (Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted)
Andrew Jarecki
Acclaimed filmmaker known for documentary work, including "Capturing the Freedmans."
Self
Episode: Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman (The Alabama Solution | HBO Max)

Host

Tiller Russell
Filmmaker and host, known for hands-on interviews with other documentarians.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Celtics City

    Gorgeous words with Tiller and his guests. Never disappoints!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Almost moved to Saskatoon
    United Statesa year ago
  • Smart, unique, and in depth analysis for film lovers!

    Not your typical interview. Tiller gets deep and technical, with insight that only another filmmaker could have. Great discussions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacob LM
    United States3 years ago
  • Gross

    Unsubscribing. It’s well known that Ondi Timoner is an abusive monster to people unfortunate enough to work for her. Thanks for continuing to give her a voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DooDooFred
    United States3 years ago

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One listener accuses a guest of mistreatment and objects to giving them a platform.
A thoughtful take on filmmaking craft and storytelling.

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Lindsay Utz & Michelle Walshe (Prime Minister)
Q: Can you explain the editing process and how you decided what to keep or cut to maintain tone and narrative momentum?
They describe the accordion-like editing approach, adding and removing footage to reveal character depth and tonal shifts, ensuring moments of humor sit beside heavier political material, and the importance of distillation over time.
Lindsay Utz & Michelle Walshe (Prime Minister)
Q: What was it like coordinating two directors with a shared vision but different perspectives, and how did you navigate creative tension in the editing room?
They emphasize that co-directing required respectful debate, leveraging each other's viewpoints (New Zealand vs. America perspectives) and relying on editors to weave hundreds of hours of footage into a coherent, layered portrait without losing humanity.
Lindsay Utz & Michelle Walshe (Prime Minister)
Q: So zoom out for a second and rewind a little bit in terms of, tell me how you guys came together for the making of this film and kind of, you know, set the scene for our listeners about the birth of this movie.
They describe forming a global collaboration after access to behind-the-scenes footage, bringing together a New Zealand team with partners in America and later financing through Madison Wells to expand the project into a worldwide story that could resonate beyond New Zealand.
Chai Vasarhelyi & Lynsey Addario (Love+War | National Geographic)
Q: Lynsey, frame it for us. Like, you know, this love and war is clearly your jam. It's the title in all of your work and a beautiful title for this film. How do you feel being both behind and in front of the camera?
It's strange to be the subject when I spend my life giving other people a platform. It feels very not organic to give myself a platform, but I felt comfortable being part of this film because it's another way to get out stories that matter to me.
Rebecca Miller (Mr. Scorsese | Apple TV+)
Q: What did Scorsese think of your film after seeing it?
He seemed to appreciate it and mentioned he was wondering what would happen next, indicating he was engaged.

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A thoughtful, filmmaker-centered interview series that explores documentary storytelling from a creator's perspective. Conversations cover access, editing, ethics, financing, and creative choices across a wide range of styles—from intimate road-movie portraits to investigative profiles and industry-defining documentaries. The host tends to probe collaboration, directorial approach, and the tension between art and commerce, often drawing out practical insights for aspiring filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals. A standout element is the depth of craft questions and the emphasis on human storytelling behind ambitious documentary projects, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable takeaways and a window into the director... more

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3. Filip Hammar
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