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"Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light" Depicts a Visionary American Icon
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Paul Wagner and Ellen Casey Wagner, the filmmaking team behind “Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light," a feature length documentary that is now…
"To Write Love on Her Arms": A Message, A Movement, and Now...A Documentary
The original promise of the internet—creating community and a world where people enduring solitary personal struggles might feel less alone—was in full bloom back in 2006 when one friend, Renee, told…
Undocumented Mothers Seek Sanctuary in "If I Could Stay"
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is director Theo Rigby to discuss his documentary "If I Could Stay," which will be premiere on PBS on June 1 and remain available to stream on PBS.org and…
Documentary "Your Attention Please" Explores Push Back Against Addictive Tech
Although it may be hard to detect, a quiet revolution is underway: As the real-world consequences of social media come into focus, and AI’s invasion into every aspect of our lives feels imminent,…
Comforting Myths Clash with Brutal History in Award-Winning "Natchez"
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Suzannah Herbert and Darcy McKinnon, the director and producer of the award-winning documentary "Natchez," which will air on PBS on May 11 as part of…
Brandon Katz of Greenlight Analytics & The Data Behind Film & TV Trends
Returning guest Brandon Katz joins host Michael Azevedo on this episode to take a look at some compelling data that’s informing several film and television related stories he’s recently published.…
"We Are Guardians" Showcases Battle to Save Amazon
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman, two of the three co-directors on Academy Award-winning filmmaker and activist Fisher Stevens's (The Cove) timely…
Director Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Discusses "Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing"
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Raúl O. Paz Pastrana, the director of a new documentary airing on PBS’ Independent Lens series on April 13. Raul’s film, "Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horseracing,"…
"Brainstorm" Examines Living with Bipolar
Back in 2023, Making Media Now host Michael Azevedo was joined by filmmaker Bonnie Waltch and writer Sara Schley to talk about a film project for which Filmmakers Collaborative was the fiscal…
Feeding The Rage Machine: Andrew Goldberg's "White With Fear"
Joining host Michael Azevedo on episode is writer and director Andrew Goldberg, whose documentary "White with Fear" will premiere on PBS on March 24. Told by the operatives in the rooms where it…
The Big Dig Podcast Team Dives Into the Story of "The Codfather"
On this episode host Michael Azevedo takes a dive into season three of the award-winning podcast series, The Big Dig, produced by GBH News and distributed by PRX. Season three is called "Catching The…
"Recovery City" Examines Addiction, Community, and Resilience
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo chats with award-winning documentary filmmaker Lisa Olivieri about her film, "Recovery City," a raw exploration of what it means to be in recovery as seen…
PBS Doc Details How Trailblazer Barbara Jordan Became "The Inquisitor"
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Angela Lynn Tucker, the director of an inspiring and informative new documentary called "The Inquisitor," which tells the story of the life and career…
Media Entrepreneur Miles Spencer Keeps the Conversation Going
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Miles Spencer, the co-founder of an innovative AI start-up called Reflekta. A few weeks back, Mile’s team reached out to me to say that they’ve enjoyed…
Filmmaking, Motherhood, Love, and Loss: "Vivien's Wild Ride" Covers It All
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by first-time director Vivien Hillgrove and producer Deann Borshay Liem to discuss a truly engaging and poignant personal documentary called “Vivien’s…
"American Sons": A Fallen Marine's Story Unites His Comrades
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Laura Varela and Andrew Gonzales, the producer and producer/director of "American Sons," a new documentary that follows a brotherhood of Marines a…
"Bombshell" Reveals Military Propaganda in Aftermath of Hiroshima Destruction
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Ben Loeterman, the writer and director of Bombshell, a new documentary that Explores How The U.S. government manipulated the narrative around the…
Joshua Seftel Enters "All The Empty Rooms"
On this episode host Michael Azevedo welcomes back Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Joshua Seftel to discuss his latest documentary, "All the Empty Rooms," which is currently available on Netflix…
"Third Degree Burnout" Documentary Connects the Personal & the Planetary
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is first-time filmmaker Nivi Jaswal-Wirtjes, the director & executive producer of a powerful and thought-provoking new documentary called “Third…
Pixela Films' "The Last Yztari" Merges Innovation & Imagination to Cope with Trauma
On this episode, host Michael Azevedo joined by long-time friend of the podcast Tim O’Donnell of Pixela Films and by first-time guest Mary Dague to discuss the just-completed film, "The Last…
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