Podcast appearances and mentions of laura gabbert

Documentary film director Laura Gabbert has made critically acclaimed films that deploy humor and emotion to tell penetrating, character-driven stories about American culture and society. Among her documentaries, Food and Country, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically in October 2024. Laura's film, Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles, explores chef Yotam Ottolenghi's collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She also directed City of Gold, which is about Pulitzer Prize winning food writer, Jonathan Gold. City of Gold was named by Vogue Magazine among their “65 Best Documentaries of All Time.”Additional feature work includes the documentaries No Impact Man, Sunset Story, and the short film Monument/Monumento. Her TV work includes the Netflix shows Ugly Delicious and Disclosure. Most recently, Laura completed the 6-part non-fiction series, The Power of Film, based on the work of legendary UCLA film scholar, Professor Howard Suber. The series premiered on Turner Classic Movies in January 2024. For the record, Laura and I know one another from “The Power of Film” as I became involved in this exceptional project as a Co-Executive Producer. Like Laura, I'm a UCLA MFA Graduate and one of Howard Suber's former students. Howard has been a guest on StoryBeat, and his episode is one of this show's most downloaded. https://lauragabbertfilms.com/www.thepoweroffilm.com 

Dave and Alonso welcome the extraordinary Ruth Reichl for an interview that's part Linoleum Knife & Fork (complete with Margy Rochlin) and part Linoleum Knife, since Ruth and director Laura Gabbert collaborated on the new documentary Food and Country, about our broken food chain. The film is available on demand, and the DVD comes out 11/12. Join our club, won't you?

Any urban street in America is guaranteed to be lined with popular fast food chains, the readily available nature of their products being the main attraction, with people barely giving a thought to the process behind getting the food from the farm to the table — or more likely, the take-out box.  Joining host Robert Scheer on this week’s Scheer Intelligence are two people who dedicated their recent film, “Food and Country,” to understanding this process behind food in the United States and how big business, as usual, has almost complete control of the system. Renowned former food critic for the La Times and New York Times, former editor of Gourmet magazine, author of cookbooks and memoirs and PBS food guru, Ruth Reichl and film director Laura Gabbert discuss some of the key takeaways from the film. Gabbert asserts that big agriculture’s firm grasp on the industry is where the problems begin. Its lobby is amongst the biggest and Gabbert explains that there is no incentive to try and remedy the problems that come from this monopolization of an industry so essential to human survival. “I think that is really the crux of the whole problem, is money in politics,” Gabbert says. Reichl takes it back to what happened after World War II and how the U.S. government made an attempt to fight communism by cheapening the food making process, which turned farms into factories. “Almost everything that's wrong with America comes from that policy. We've destroyed our health, our environment, our communities,” Reichl tells Scheer. The heart of their story lies with the farmers themselves, and how, despite being in charge of the most important aspect of human survival, they still tend to struggle the most in society. Reichl explains their significance in the film, stating, “I just wanted for us to be able to listen to their stories that they tell themselves about what has happened to them and what the American system has done to them.” Check out the film’s website here for screening information.

Listen to WRFI's exclusive interview with Ruth Reichl about her forthcoming film "Food and Country." Felix Teitelbaum's interview with Reichl and Cornell's Rachel Bezner Kerr originally aired on WRFI on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. WRFI will present “Food and Country,” directed by Laura Gabbert, on September 17 at Cinemapolis. You can learn more and get your tickets here. The documentary is a personal and expansive look at how the pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in our food systems, offering both a critique and a celebration of those working to create positive change. Ruth Reichl is one of America's most influential food writers and critics. With a career spanning over five decades, Ruth has shaped the way we think about food. She's worked as a critic for the LA Times and the New York Times, and as the editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine and she's the author of several best-selling memoirs. Rachel Bezner Kerr is a Professor in Global Development at Cornell, where she teaches courses on food systems, and does research in Africa on sustainable agriculture, gender, climate change adaptation, food security, and nutrition. This series is made possible in part by Tompkins County Food Policy Council, Moosewood Restaurant, the Ithaca Farmer's Market, and GreenStar Coop, and in partnership with Cinemapolis.

Brandon welcome filmmaker/producer Doug Pray to Front Row Classics. Doug, along with Laura Gabbert, has helmed the six-episode docuseries "The Power of Film". The series stars UCLA Film Professor, Howard Suber, and shines a spotlight on film's impact on the human experience. Suber tells us why certain films remain forever ingrained in our memories and psyches. Brandon and Doug discuss the origins of the series and why it will appeal to both verteran and novice film fans alike. "The Power of Film" airs each Thursday night on Turner Classics Movies at 7pm est/6pm cst through Feb 8th. The series will eventually find a home on streaming as well. 

Power of Film. Brandon welcome filmmaker/producer Doug Pray to Front Row Classics. Doug, along with Laura Gabbert, has helmed the six-episode docuseries “The Power of Film”. The series stars UCLA Film Professor, Howard Suber, and shines a spotlight on film’s impact on the human experience. Suber tells us why certain films remain forever ingrained in … Continue reading Ep. 195- The Power of Film with Doug Pray →

It's an exciting episode of Matinee With Matt! "The Power of Film" is a 6-episode docuseries currently running on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) starring Howard Suber, a veteran professor at UCLA Film School. Howard explores American cinema's profound impact on society, culture, and the human experience. What makes a film so memorable, and why do we quote it decades later? How do movies differ from other art forms, and what draws audiences back into movie theaters time and time again? Matt interviews filmmakers Laura Gabbert and Doug Pray to discuss all things film and the iconic moments in cinematic history that make for intriguing formulas directors have used for years. This episode is a cinephile's dream and one you won't want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Alonso talk to documentarians Laura Gabbert (Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles, the forthcoming Food and Country) and Doug Pray (Hype, Scratch) about their entertaining and informative new TCM series The Power of Film. Join our club, won't you?

Documentary looks at the innovators working to transform how we produce and consume our food The post Fixing our Broken Food System: Laura Gabbert & Ruth Reichl of documentary Food and Country appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Like a classic sole meunière that pairs a beautiful filet of sole with a dash of butter and lemon, director Laura Gabbert's films (“City of Gold”) match glorious portraits of food with a brilliant and uniquely qualified storyteller. In the case of her new documentary “Food and Country”, which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, Laura partners with food icon Ruth Reichl who embarks on an ambitious quest to talk to a variety of stakeholders throughout the U.S. to find out what can be done to fix what is clearly a food system on the brink of collapse. Sitting down with Ken at Sundance to talk about her new film, Laura discusses the challenges of a creative collaboration that, due to the constraints of the pandemic, often took place via Zoom; the forces of change that are reshaping the food industry; and the innovative chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and ranchers who, against long odds, are re-inventing themselves in order to continue to do what they love and feed the world in the process. Bon appétit!   Follow: @lauragabbertfilms on Instagram and @LauraGabbert1 on twitter @topdocspod on Instagram and twitter   The Presenting Sponsor of “Top Docs” is Netflix.   A big thanks to Portrait for hosting this conversation at Sundance.

Laura Gabbert found purpose during the Covid 19 pandemic creating her documentary Food and Country. In collaboration with renowned food writer and critic Ruth Reichl, Gabbert created a film that depicts the early days of the pandemic as told through people on the front lines of local food. From farmers and ranchers in rural America, to fine dining restaurateurs in urban settings, to small minority-owned businesses that are the epicenters of their communities, everyone had to forge a new path to survive. Gabbert even spent time in Ohio with Lee and Bob Jones of The Chef's Garden in Milan, Ohio (about an hour west of Cleveland). The film shares many emotional, personal stories and interviews delivered via Zoom, and beautiful, inspiring visuals from across America that depict the resilience, ingenuity and hope of food producers. While the pandemic is in the rear view mirror for most of us, it will take you back to that time and remind you just how far we've come since. Laura was in town for the Cleveland International Film Festival and her film is now available to watch as part of the CIFF47 Streams program. For details, visit clevelandfilm.org. This episode is presented with support from Chef Douglas Katz and Tomato Monster Heirlooms.

The documentary Food and Country, which premiered at the 2023 Sundance film festival, takes a close look at the broken food system in the United States through the lens of the COVID pandemic, as restaurants closed and both workers and farmers struggled. Both director Laura Gabbert and producer/chef/food writer Ruth Reichl grew concerned about their friends and colleagues in the restaurant business during the shutdown. Laura wanted to do a short piece about how restaurants and workers were being affected, so she connected with Ruth through a mutual friend. Ruth began checking in over Zoom with people she knew, originally just as research. Ruth followed her own curiosity as she spoke with dozens of people across the country. As a seasoned chef and food writer, Ruth is good at getting people to open up, and people felt safe talking to her. The shutdown also made people feel very isolated and vulnerable, so over time, they were able to record incredibly intimate conversations. Laura began to see a more comprehensive documentary taking shape: the pandemic was only exacerbating the problems that already exist in the American food system. They began widening the scope of the film, and when it was safe to travel again, Laura and cinematographer Martina Radwan went out to shoot and interview farmers, ranchers and restaurant owners in the field.  The documentary team had to watch hundreds of hours of Zoom video, which also informed what they would shoot as they traveled across the country. Cinematographer Martina Radwan kept everything naturally lit, and they shot most of the interviews outside due to the pandemic. She chose to use mainly wide shots and close ups, shooting open vistas and landscapes of the farms. It helped create more energy in the film and alleviated the monotony of the closeups from the Zoom videos. She shot with Canon cameras and lenses, because she liked how the camera renders contrast and color especially for exteriors. Martina enjoyed learning about the food system and getting a behind the scenes look at where our food comes from. As someone who has been writing and thinking about food for fifty years, Ruth thought the pandemic would finally be the turning point in the American food system. If farmers and restaurants were going to fail, people would finally realize, as they were forced to stay home and cook, how important food is to everyone. She hopes that people are awakened to the fact that we need to raise enough food to feed ourselves in this country, without relying on huge international agribusiness. The pandemic did change some things about the food system, and certainly raised awareness about working conditions and pay for restaurant workers, ranchers and farmers. Food and Country is seeking distribution. Find Laura Gabbert: https://lauragabbertfilms.com/ Instagram: @lauragabbertfilms Find Ruth Reichl: http://ruthreichl.com/ Instagram: @ruth.reichl Find Martina Radwan: http://martinaradwandp.com/ Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com Sponsored by Greentree Creative: https://www.growwithgreentree.com/ The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

Welcome to Day Five of our Sundance/Slamdance Film Festival coverage! Along with our Park City Co-Host, John Wildman of Films Gone Wild, we're highlighting two Sundance documentaries that deal with current issues around the world and here in the US- Food and Country, and 20 Days in Mariupol.Food and Country follows trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl during her journey to connect with small farmers, ranchers, and chefs, as they try to survive not only during the pandemic, but through the systemic challenges they face in the food industry. We were happily reunited with return guest, director Laura Gabbert (our first interview was for her 2015 film City of Gold), and she explains how she met Ruth Reichl, and how a film about restaurants surviving during the pandemic became  an expansive history of the food industry, and the struggle behind the food we eat.20 Days in Mariupol (winner of the Sundance World Cinema Documentary Competition Audience Award) is a film that everyone in the world needs to see. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine was all but imminent, a team of Ukrainian journalists enter the port city of Mariupol and the film captures those first 20 days of bombing, assault, and attempts at fleeing from the locals. Ukrainian AP journalist and director Mstyslav Chernov shares how he copes with the dangerous nature of his work, and his hope that this film will not only help people understand what it means to be at war, but also push people to demand that Ukraine gets the help that they deserve.Follow director Laura Gabbert on IG & TwitterFollow director/AP journalist Mstyslav Chernov on IG & FB & Twitter--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of The Bay Best Podcast without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

Documentarian Laura Gabbert joins Dan and Alonso to talk about her new film OTTOLENGHI AND THE CAKES OF VERSAILLES -- now streaming and in select theaters -- and about how THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK (1984) inspired her as a non-fiction filmmaker. Follow us @filmandmoviepod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods.OTTOLENGHI AND THE CAKES OF VERSAILLES website: https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/ottolenghi-and-the-cakes-of-versaillesTHE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK is streaming on HBOMax: https://play.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXmlSugHDTyLCHAEAACAtLaura recommends ON HER SHOULDERS (Amazon Prime): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07G5JH18D/?tag=alonsoduralde-20Alonso recommends LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE (HBOMax) https://play.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXlWDFwsMFzC3wwEAABUg and BABETTE'S FEAST (HBOMax) https://play.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXnqYMAKY9htjhQEAAAI8

Vegas Film Critic (Jeffrey K. Howard) speaks with Documentary filmmaker Laura Gabbert for her new movie, Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles.

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast and Keeping it Reel's David Fowlie enjoy a leisurely tour of Europe’s finest fine-dining establishments and quaint hotels (virtually, anyway) with a look at Michael Winterbottom’s The Trip and The Trip to Italy. The first of a two-part review of all four Trip films, this heartfelt and spoilerific conversation delves into why a series about two British actors bonding and bickering over week-long excursions resonates so deeply with a couple of middle-aged film critics.Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are positively electric, playing fictitious versions of themselves as they confront family drama, career crossroads, and the kind of existential dread that can only be properly addressed through one-upmanship of Michael Caine impressions.Also, David talks about his journey to the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, which has gone virtual this year, and lets you know how you can help him raise money and awareness for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless.Lastly, Ian invites you to check out his YouTube-exclusive interview with director Laura Gabbert, whose new delectable new documentary, Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles, is now available On Demand, courtesy of IFC Films!Episode 588 was only fifteen years old!Show Guide:Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14Intro: 0:14 - 4:25The Trip Trailer: 4:25 - 6:34The Trip / The Trip to Italy Discussion: 6:34- 1:02:52David’s Journey to the 2020 Virtual Chicago Marathon: 1:02:52 - 1:16:06Outro Music: 1:16:06 - 1::16:22Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!

Director Laura Gabbert joins us to discuss her new film "Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles." The documentary follows chef Yotam Ottolenghi on his quest to bring the sumptuous art and decadence of Versailles to life in cake form at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where he assembles a veritable team, including Dominique Ansel and Dinara Kasko, to help bring his vision to life.

We roll on with our fifth anniversary and Munchie May, our food documentary theme month.Our guest is the director of one of our favorite ever food documentaries, City of Gold. Filmmaker Laura Gabbert joins the show to talk about the film and the legacy of the late Jonathan Gold. Jonathan Gold was the Pulitzer Prize winning food critic who came up through The LA Weekly, music journalism, and being a cellist in noise bands. City of Gold chronicles his career, life as a family man, and his love for the diverse cultures and flavors of Los Angeles.Documentary director Laura Gabbert’s critically acclaimed films deploy full measures of humor and drama to unflinchingly put a human face on a range of social and cultural issues. NO IMPACT MAN (Sundance ’09), which the LA Times called “terrifically entertaining, compelling and extremely funny,” played theatrically in over 30 cities. Her previous film SUNSET STORY (PBS) won prizes at Tribeca and LAFF. About it, the New York Times wrote, “Sunset Story may break your heart, but it will also make your day.” Gabbert directed the feature film CITY OF GOLD (Sundance 2015) about Pulitzer Prize winning food writer Jonathan Gold. The film played theatrically in over 50 markets. About it, the New York Times wrote “the film does as much to demystify and yet romanticize Los Angeles as any Chandler novel.” Vogue Magazine included CITY OF GOLD in their list of the “the 60 best documentaries of all time.” In 2017 Gabbert was a director on the Netflix show UGLY DELICIOUS and directed the Field of Vision short film MONUMENT | MONUMENTO about a unique spot on the US-Mexico border. Most recently, she directed the feature documentary OTTOLENGHI AND THE CAKES OF VERSAILLES about a collaboration between chef Yotam Ottolenghi and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is currently co-directing the seven-part non-fiction series THE POWER OF FILM based on the lectures of legendary film scholar Howard Suber. Most recently, Gabbert is working on a Covid-19 food supply chain documentary, collaborating with author/editor, Ruth Reichl. This episode we shout out our friends at Chelsea Got Cakes! Follow Laura on:Twitter: @lauragabbert1Instagram: @lauragabbertfilmsFollow us on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.

3/20/16: Talking with Jonathan Gold and Laura Gabbert about the documentary City of Gold

“From the stoop of my building, it seemed like a giant block party,” Gold wrote in 1992, just a week after the Los Angeles Riots. “City of Gold” filmmaker Laura Gabbert shares what this piece meant to her.

This episode is sponsored by Hoppin Hot Sauce!On today's episode, George talks Los Angeles and food adventures with comedian and foodie Karl Hess. George eulogizes Genova Deli and berates Bakesale Betty, and Karl evangelizes LA. Check out Karl's food podcast, Yelling About Pâté.Jonathan Gold is an American food critic who currently writes for the Los Angeles Times and has previously written for LA Weekly and Gourmet. He is also a regular on KCRW's Good Food radio program. Gold often chooses small, ethnic restaurants for his reviews, although he covers all types of cuisine. CITY OF GOLD also explores the rigor, knowledge and compassion that makes Jonathan’s style of criticism stand apart. Jonathan Gold maps Los Angeles through his Odyssey-like quests for new food experiences so that we too can discover and understand our city.Featured in the film are Roy Choi, David Chang, and Ludo Lefebvre, as well as the chefs and owners behind some of Gold’s favorites: Jitlada (Southern Thai), Guelaguetza (Oaxacan), Meals by Genet (Ethiopian), and Chengdu Taste (Sichuan). City of Gold is directed by Laura Gabbert (who also worked on the Netflix series Ugly Delicious)(Bonus restaurant talk between George & Karl for Patreon patrons)Follow Karl on:Twitter: @karlhessInstagram: @karlhessFollow us on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.

As another year starts to wind down, Dayna & Producer Char have been reflecting on some of their favorite Episodes of 2016... all this week, they will be revisiting just a few of the highlights.  Today, they're featuring Dayna's interview with Pulitzer Prize Winner Jonathan Gold & Director/Producer Laura Gabbert of the documentary film, "City of Gold" For more on City of Gold and on Jonathan & Laura, visit www.CityOfGoldDoc.com To contact Dayna & Radio Rehab:  Email - RadioRehab@Go-ToProductions.com Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - @RadioRehabDayna Text & Voicemail - 415-496-9511 Radio Rehab is brought to you by Go-To Productions, for more information visit www.Go-ToProductions.com!

Earlier this year, Bitch Talk was graced by the presence of Jonathan Gold - Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic who currently writes for the Los Angeles Times. We chatted with him and director Laura Gabbert of the documentary that released earlier this year about his life "City of Gold." It's one of Bitch Talk's favorite films of 2016 as well as one of our favorite interviews. Enjoy revisiting this gem of a chat and make sure to find the documentary streaming on Hulu, iTunes, YouTube, and Amazon. 

Earlier this year, Bitch Talk was graced by the presence of Jonathan Gold - Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic who currently writes for the Los Angeles Times. We chatted with him and director Laura Gabbert of the documentary that released earlier this year about his life "City of Gold." It's one of Bitch Talk's favorite films of 2016 as well as one of our favorite interviews. Enjoy revisiting this gem of a chat and make sure to find the documentary streaming on Hulu, iTunes, YouTube, and Amazon.Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 & 2023 without your help! -- Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

Dan Slevin reviews Laura Gabbert's documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold.

Bonus Episode - City of Gold Press Tour!  In this special episode, Brad & Ben get the opportunity to sit in studio with Director/Producer Laura Gabbert & Pulitzer-Prize winning Food Columnist Jonathan Gold of new documentary film, City of Gold. Listen in to hear a bit about the restaurant industry from a Food Critic perspective, how City of Gold came to be, and much more! ...be sure to tune in Friday when Episode Number Ten drops on its regularly scheduled day. To contact Ben & Brad: Email: SportsMeatsBeer@Gmail.com Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @SportsMeatsBeer Text & Voicemail: 415-496-9511 Sports Meats Beer is brought to you by Go-To Productions...for more info, visit www.Go-ToProductions.com!  

In this Episode, Erin & Guest Co-Host Angela Tabora sit down with documentary producer/director Laura Gabbert and Pulitzer-Prize winning Food Columnist Jonathan Gold of the movie City of Gold. They chat about film making, food, music & Los Angeles... Also on tap: Sunny San Francisco, Stern Grove Festival, Producer Char's quick trip to SoCal, and of course, John Stamos! Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 & 2023 without your help! -- Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

In this Episode, Erin & Guest Co-Host Angela Tabora sit down with documentary producer/director Laura Gabbert and Pulitzer-Prize winning Food Columnist Jonathan Gold of the movie City of Gold. They chat about film making, food, music & Los Angeles... Also on tap: Sunny San Francisco, Stern Grove Festival, Producer Char's quick trip to SoCal, and of course, John Stamos! 

In this episode of Radio Rehab: News & Entertainmnt, Dayna interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning food columnist Jonathan Gold and "City of Gold" director/producer Laura Gabbert. To Contact Dayna & Radio Rehab: Email RadioRehab@Go-ToProductions.com Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - @RadioRehab Text & Voicemail – 415-496-9511 Radio Rehab is brought to you by Go-To Productions, for more information visit www.Go-ToProductions.com!

Fooditor Radio 21: Talking with Jonathan Gold and Laura Gabbert about 'City of Gold'

Fascinating doesn't begin to describe this week's BEHIND THE LENS and our fabulous guests as we hear from filmmakers Abner Pastoll, Laura Gabbert and Patricia Riggen! ABNER PASTOLL, writer/director/editor of the Hitchcockian-styled thriller ROAD GAMES, is with us live in the first half hour talking about his inspiration and vision and the hard filmmaking road less traveled for his journey making ROAD GAMES. Leaving no stone unturned in the production values of the film, hear Abner talk about cinematography, sound and scoring as integral components to the tonal bandwidth of the film as a whole. Documentarian LAURA GABBERT joins us at the half hour mark to talk about her latest film, CITY OF GOLD. A cultural journey of Los Angeles as seen through the eyes of acclaimed food critic Jonathan Gold, CITY OF GOLD is as much a travelogue of the hidden wonders and history of Los Angeles as it is insight into the thoughts and ruminations of Gold. Laura is live as she talks about striking gold with the making of CITY OF GOLD. And bookending the show are excerpts of film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with director PATRICIA RIGGEN as she talks about the magic of making MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com