Chapter
Telling Intense Personal Stories: Documentaries and the Responsibility to Families of Lost Loved Ones
14:48 - 22:28 (07:40)
The responsibility of telling personal stories of people involved in intense life situations such as war is a complicated process. In the case of documentary filmmakers, the stakes are high and a whole community of people that served together or lost loved ones must be taken into account to determine if their stories should be shared in the same narrative.
Clips
Actor, comedian, and writer David Cross talks about his experience of watching an unedited movie and how that led to the movie being cut.
14:48 - 16:06 (01:18)
Summary
Actor, comedian, and writer David Cross talks about his experience of watching an unedited movie and how that led to the movie being cut. He also shares his brief stint at USC film school and why he chose not to continue pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
ChapterTelling Intense Personal Stories: Documentaries and the Responsibility to Families of Lost Loved Ones
Episode"Jake Tapper"
PodcastSmartLess
Journalist and author Jake Tapper talks about his involvement as the executive producer in 'The Outpost', a movie based on his book about the war in Afghanistan, and his experience visiting the set in Bulgaria.
16:06 - 17:22 (01:16)
Summary
Journalist and author Jake Tapper talks about his involvement as the executive producer in 'The Outpost', a movie based on his book about the war in Afghanistan, and his experience visiting the set in Bulgaria.
ChapterTelling Intense Personal Stories: Documentaries and the Responsibility to Families of Lost Loved Ones
Episode"Jake Tapper"
PodcastSmartLess
The responsibility of telling intense and personal stories of people who have gone through tragic loss is discussed.
17:22 - 19:42 (02:20)
Summary
The responsibility of telling intense and personal stories of people who have gone through tragic loss is discussed. There was controversy surrounding whether or not stories from different years could be told in the same narrative, and family members of those lost were flown to an early screening of the film for their input.
ChapterTelling Intense Personal Stories: Documentaries and the Responsibility to Families of Lost Loved Ones
Episode"Jake Tapper"
PodcastSmartLess
The Generation Y podcast tells the story of Khalif Browder, a young boy who was falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held at Rikers Island for three years.
19:42 - 20:52 (01:10)
Summary
The Generation Y podcast tells the story of Khalif Browder, a young boy who was falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held at Rikers Island for three years. This series explores the injustice of the justice system and the young life that was caught in the middle.
ChapterTelling Intense Personal Stories: Documentaries and the Responsibility to Families of Lost Loved Ones
Episode"Jake Tapper"
PodcastSmartLess
Scamfluencers is a fascinating podcast that uncovers the shocking true stories behind some of the world's most infamous scams, including Ponzi schemes and fake Saudi princes, taking listeners on a journey through the twists and turns of each scandal and its impact on those affected.
20:52 - 22:28 (01:36)
Summary
Scamfluencers is a fascinating podcast that uncovers the shocking true stories behind some of the world's most infamous scams, including Ponzi schemes and fake Saudi princes, taking listeners on a journey through the twists and turns of each scandal and its impact on those affected.