
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmDocumentarySociety & CultureFilm Interviews | |||

Directors Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman take viewers deep inside one of the nation’s deadliest prison systems in their latest film “The Alabama Solution”, where incarcerated men defy the odds stacked against them to expose an explosive and sho... more
Director Geeta Gandbhir’s new film "The Perfect Neighbor" is largely made up of police bodycam footage, tracking the events of a seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida escalating into deadly violence. Geeta shares with Tiller how she got her... more
Pulitzer Prize-winning Lynsey Addario has risked her life to capture the stark realities of war — from the Middle East and Afghanistan to Ukraine. From National Geographic Documentary Films and Academy Award-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jim... more
Director Gabe Polsky’s new documentary “The Man Who Saves the World?” tells the story of Patrick McCollum, a spiritual leader living in Moraga, California. The twist is this: certain Indigenous leaders in the Amazon believed Patrick is the answer to ... more
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Conversations focus on the intricate art of documentary filmmaking, highlighting the unique storytelling perspectives and creative processes of filmmakers. Themes of social justice, race, and personal narratives are frequently explored, as guests share experiences from their documentaries that tackle pressing societal issues. The discussions often center around the challenges and revelations that come with portraying real-life stories, offering listeners insights into both the artistic and ethical complexities of documentary filmmaking. Notably, the format allows for candid reflections, making it both educational and engaging for film enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers alike.
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Recent guests on The Dangerous Art of the Documentary include:
1. Andrew Jarecki
2. Charlotte Kaufman
3. Geeta Gandbhir
4. Mstyslav Chernov
5. William Kentridge
6. Errol Morris
7. Raoul Peck
8. Natalie Rae
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