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Doug Block – The D-Word

Founder of The D-Word, an online community for thousands of documentary professionals around the world, Doug Block spoke with host, Chuck Braverman, at length about vlogging, his side business of wedding videography, the documentary community, and the complexities of marriage. Two of his excellent docs, “51 Birch Street” and “112 Weddings,” are available on Kanopy, iTunes, and Amazon Prime.
 
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Nira Burstein – Charm Circle

How difficult is it to know the family you are a part of?
Nira Burstein spent five years creating an intimate portrait of her unique family in Charm Circle, her debut cinema vérité feature documentary.  “My parents gave me so much magic, it was my job not to screw it up.” Discover how this film came to life, hear about Burstein's journey into film, mental health, and her upcoming projects. There’s no place like home. 
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Davis Guggenheim – Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

"Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" will take you straight back to the 80s as it tells the touching story of actor Michael J. Fox and his confrontation with Parkinson's disease.
Hear from the director, Davis Guggenheim, who gives us insight into the making of this documentary, interview hacks, and an even deeper look into the life of Michael J. Fox.
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Veronika Lišková – The Visitors

"The Visitors" covers Veronika Lišková's journey to the most northern city in the world, Svalbard. The young anthropologist and her family not only face the harsh living conditions of the North, but confront the quickly melting icebergs and permafrost with the community she initially planned to observe. 
How does one go about filming a documentary like this? What was the editing process like? And what led Lišková to tell this story? Find out answers on this episode of Westdoc Online with host, Chuck Braverman. 
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Frank Chi – 38 at the Garden

Hear from the director of "38 at the Garden," Frank Chi. 
"38 at the Garden" unpacks the monumental cultural impact Jeremy Lin evoked as a Taiwanese-American basketball player for the New York Knicks. 
Learn how Frank Chi was inspired to make this film on this episode of Westdoc Online, hosted by Chuck Braverman. 
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Paul Martin – Full Swing

"Full Swing," a docuseries now on Netflix, is not just about golf, but the dramas of life. You don't need to understand golf to fully immerse yourself in the tension as these golfers undergo a season of high-stake competitions during the PGA Tour. In this episode of Westdoc Online, producer Paul Martin involves us in the process of filming, editing, and producing this enticing series.
You can watch "Full Swing" now on Netflix
 
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Daniel Rohr – Navalny (Oscar Nominated!)

"Navalny" recently won an Oscar for Best Documentary (Feature). Hear from director, Daniel Roher.
The film covers the 2020 assassination attempt on Alex Navalny, a Russian opposition leader. Given the tense political climate, Roher had to carry out his filmmaking in secrecy, relying on encryption. Learn more about how Roher navigated this risky film with host, Chuck Braverman, on this episode of Westdoc Online.
You can watch "Navalny" on DIRECTV and HBO Max
 
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Brett Morgen – Moonage Daydream (Oscar Short List!)

Can an artist be separated from their art? Hear from director Brett Morgen and get the behind the scenes of award-winning documentary Moonage Daydream. In this episode, host Chuck Braverman uncovers Morgen's history as a filmmaker and his journey to making his most recent film on David Bowie. 

Josh Seftel – Stranger at the Gate (Oscar Nomination!)

Hear from the director of Oscar nominated short doc "Stranger at the Gate," Joshua Seftel.
"It's a film about grace, passion, forgiveness and hope," says Seftel.
"Stranger at the Gate" follows the story of a U.S. Marine and his planned attack on a small-town American mosque. The story takes an unexpected turn when the two groups meet face to face. How did Seftel come across this film? What did the filmmaking process entail? And a how Seftel became a filmmaker? Discover the answers to these questions and more as Westdoc Online's host, Chuck Braverman, dives into the details.
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