Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 37m
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Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Dec 2024

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Join host Eric Steuer for conversations about documentary films and interviews with the people who make them. New episodes, oh, I dunno, every two weeks or so. Produced in collaboration with MovieMaker Magazine. Also available on the MovieMaker Podcast feed: https://pod.link/1487350721 // Email us at [email protected].

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'Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary'

Dec 17, 2024 41m

Sail away with us as we discuss 'Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary,' the new film from director Garret Price. Part of Bill Simmons' Music Box series, the doc explores the rise—and modern-day reevaluation—of…

Houses That Are Also Pop Culture Landmarks with Tommy Avallone, Director of 'The House From …'

Nov 26, 2024 58m

We discuss ‘The House From …,’ a fun new documentary about iconic homes from movies and TV shows like ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Friday,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’, ‘A Christmas…

'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' with Director Benjamin Ree

Nov 14, 2024 26m

We talk with Benjamin Ree about his documentary 'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' (2024). The film tells the story of Mats Steen, a young man in Norway born with a severe form of muscular dystrophy…

'Leap of Faith' with Director Nicholas Ma

Oct 31, 2024 27m

Joining us is Nicholas Ma to discuss his documentary 'Leap of Faith' (2024), which follows twelve diverse Christian leaders from Grand Rapids, Michigan, as they gather for a series of retreats led by…

'Tell Them You Love Me' with Director Nick August-Perna

Oct 17, 2024 31m

We speak with Nick August-Perna about his documentary 'Tell Them You Love Me' (2023). The film explores the complex and controversial case of Anna Stubblefield, a former Rutgers ethics professor who…

The Real-Life Truman Show of 'The Contestant' with Director Clair Titley

Oct 03, 2024 26m

Clair Titley joins to discuss her documentary 'The Contestant' (2023). The film tells the surreal story of Nasubi, an aspiring Japanese comedian who, in 1998 at the age of 22, was selected for a…

Elisa Levine on 'Sweetheart Deal' and Life on Seattle's Aurora Avenue

Sep 19, 2024 23m

We talk to filmmaker Elisa Levine about her documentary 'Sweetheart Deal.' The film tells the story of four women—Kristine, Krista, Tammy, and Sara—who navigate life on Seattle's infamous Aurora…

Alice Gu on The Donut King's American Dream

Sep 05, 2024 30m

We speak with filmmaker Alice Gu about her 2020 documentary 'The Donut King.' The film tells the story of Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian refugee who escaped the Khmer Rouge and built a donut empire in…

Ondi Timoner on Documenting Her Father's Last Days

Aug 22, 2024 23m

We talk with acclaimed filmmaker Ondi Timoner about her deeply personal 2022 documentary, 'Last Flight Home.' The film chronicles the last days of Ondi’s father, Eli Timoner, a visionary entrepreneur…

'Join or Die' with Directors Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis

Aug 08, 2024 23m

We’re joined by sister-and-brother filmmaking duo Rebecca and Pete Davis, whose new documentary, 'Join or Die,' examines the pivotal role that joining clubs and civic groups plays in shaping the…

'American Pain' with Director Darren Foster

Jan 07, 2024 51m

MovieMaker Magazine's documentary podcast Actual Facts is back to talk docs! Eric and Jason discuss 'American Pain,' a film that tells the story of twin brothers and bodybuilders Chris and Jeff…

'The Price Is Right' Superfan Doc + Men of a Certain Age Discuss Comfort Viewing

Sep 22, 2022 58m

Come on down! Director C.J. Wallis joins us to talk about his documentary 'Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much,' which tells the story of Ted Slauson, a math assessment test writer and “The…

Three Minutes of Film Shot in Poland in 1938 + Cool Things We’ve Found in Random Places

Sep 03, 2022 52m

We speak with Bianca Stigter, director of 'Three Minutes: A Lengthening.' The documentary is a beautiful and devastating tribute to a Jewish community in Poland that was captured on film in 1938 and…

Talkin’ Docs, Leonard Cohen, and 'Hallelujah'

Aug 24, 2022 47m

Welcome to Actual Facts, where we discuss documentary films and talk to the filmmakers behind them. In this first episode, we speak with Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller, directors of 'Hallelujah:…

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