Podcast appearances and mentions of Roger Ross Williams

Well...this one hit the heart strings. Can't remember the last time I was full on crying at a doc we covered. Thanks for that one Roger Ross Williams!!

L'exercice de la traduction littéraire est souvent périlleux. C'est une mission particulièrement délicate lorsqu'il est question des oppressions que l'on a tendance à mettre sous le tapis en France hexagonale. Comment traduire les auteurs et autrices qui travaillent sur les questions de race, et de genre sans les trahir ?Rokhaya Diallo et Grace Ly reçoivent Maboula Soumahoro, angliciste, civilisationniste et traductrice de « À perte de mère » de Sadiya Hartmann aux Éditions Brooks.Références citées dans l'épisode :Le triangle et l'hexagone, Maboula Soumahoro (2020) Kiffe ta race #02, Pourquoi le mot race est-il tabou Kiffe ta race #23, Appropriation culturelle, le racisme l'air de rienKiffe ta race #49, 2020 : et l'on découvrit le racisme made in France Barracoon, Zora Neale HurstonExtrait du journal de TV5 Monde (2021) Uncaring, Canan Marasiglil, Read My World (2021)Ta Nehisi Coates « Entre le monde et moi », d'après un poème de Richard Wright Okja, Bong Joon HoLes Supermodels, documentaire de Roger Ross Williams et Larissa BillsNoirs et Juifs & Les Marches de la Liberté, documentaires de Rokhaya Diallo« Jusqu'à quel point le traducteur doit-il ressembler à l'auteur qu'il traduit ? » Le Monde (2024)Kiffe ta race est disponible gratuitement sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music… Rejoignez nos communautés #Kiffetarace sur Youtube, Instagram, X, Facebook en vous abonnant à nos comptes. Donnez-nous de la force en semant le maximum d'étoiles et de commentaires sur les plateformes d'écoute et la Toile. Likez, partagez, nous sommes à l'écoute. Parlez de nous à vos proches, vos collègues et même vos ennemis ! Le bouche-à-oreille et la solidarité sont nos meilleures armes.Kiffe ta race saute à pieds joints dans les questions raciales en France depuis 2018. Nous tendons notre micro à des penseur.ses, chercheur.ses, artistes, activistes pour mettre l'antiracisme sur le devant de la scène. “Kiffer sa race” est une expression des années 90-2000 qui signifie “passer un bon moment”, nous l'employons ici avec malice et conscience du double sens :)Émission produite par Rokhaya Diallo et Grace Ly. kiffetarace@kiffetarace.comSon & réalisation : Ossama Hezhaz Artisan de l'EspritRéalisation : Alex Kamara assisté de Jerusha Daniel Peter SelvarajahCadrage : Magatte DiagneGraphisme : Gwenn GLMDirection artistique : @argotmagazineHabillage sonore : Baptiste Mayoraz Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Cette semaine c'est l'heure du show ! C'est l'heure d'opposer la face Debbie Eagan à la heel Ruth Wilder de la série GLOW ! Actrices à différents points dans leurs carrières, amies/ennemies, Ruth et Debbie vont se retrouver à jouer les rôles de leurs vies dans la première ligue féminine de catch. Préparez vous à explorer beaucoup de questions de stéréotypes et d'image, d'amitiés toxiques (ou pas ?), de désir de succès, de féminisme des années 80, sans oublier la dose de soap opera et bien évidemment de camp et d'histoire queer du catch. Réservation épisode live table-ronde sur le scénario le 20 Avril à Lille, organisé par Filles en Feu, Pictanovo et l'Acap : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/filles-en-feu-asso/evenements/masterclass-voyage-au-bout-de-la-structure-et-live-podcast-codexes Merci à Jayhan (@JayhanOfficial) pour les super intro et outro ! Tu peux nous suivre sur tous les réseaux : @codexespod et aussi nous laisser une note et un commentaire sympa si tu veux. Force et amour. Ressources : - Interview (en anglais) de Carly Mensch & Liz Flahive les créatrices de la série GLOW. 2018 https://deadline.com/2018/06/glow-carly-mensch-liz-flahive-season-2-interview-1202415540/ - Article (en anglais) sur l'histoire LGBT du catch. 2023 https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/wrestlings-gay-history/ - Le documentaire GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling de Brett Whitcomb. - Le film Cassandro de Roger Ross Williams. - Générique de la série originale Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, joué pendant l'épisode. - The Warrior de Scandal feat. Patty Smyth, générique de GLOW joué à la fin de l'épisode.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Shawn Finnie is an entertainment executive with over a decade of experience and most recently served as the Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He oversaw member relations, and global outreach for the organization's global membership of more than 10,000+ artists, filmmakers and executives as well as overseeing Academy Awards processes for submissions, rules, and voting. He has created, hosted, and co-produced various pieces of award winning content for the organization such as “Academy Dialogues: It Starts with Us”. Focused on race, ethnicity, gender, history, opportunity, and the art of filmmaking, these discussions featured high-profile figures such as Bryan Stevenson, Whoopi Goldberg, Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang, Eva Longoria, Roger Ross Williams, Delroy Lindo, Anita Hill, Geena Davis, and Ava DuVernay. In addition, he co-produced additional digital content series such as: Academy Greenroom, Academy Panels and Oscar nominee content. Finnie launched Academy Affinity groups. This member led, staff supported group(s) were created exclusively for members to amplify the voices in the following communities: Black, Indigenous x Native American, Middle Eastern, West Asia North African, LGBTQIA+, Asian, Latinx, and AccessAbility. The focus of the groups is centered around community, advocacy, empowerment and education with the intention to create equity for all voices to impact systemic change. Finnie's focus is Community, Culture, and Connectivity. He is signed to United Talent Agency as a speaker and has collaborated with multiple organizations, communities, and leaders to speak and share personal experiences and initiate action-oriented conversations surrounding mental health, personal journey, and dealing with adversity. He is committed to ensuring that solid representation of diverse voices and backgrounds are included, engaged, and activated.

Isaac Mizrahi sits down with director, writer and producer Roger Ross Williams (“Cassandro,” “Stamped from the Beginning” based on the book by Ibram X. Kendi.) They discuss the surprising response Roger got when he was the only black person at a Black Lives Matter protest, why racist ideas harm everyone and what it was like to work with Bad Bunny. Plus, they share their hilarious stories of working with supermodels like Naomi Campbell, getting hit on by Keith Haring and more.Follow Hello Isaac on @helloisaacpodcast on Instagram and TikTok, Isaac @imisaacmizrahi on Instagram and TikTok and Roger Ross Williams @rogerrosswilliams and @onestoryup.(Recorded on October 31, 2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his vivid, pulsating new documentary, Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams (“Music by Prudence”; “Life, Animated”) puts his own creative stamp on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's best-selling book “Stamped From the Beginning” about the history of racist ideas in America.   Joining Ken on the pod, Roger describes how the racial reckoning of 2020 inspired him to make a film version of “Stamped”. What were the keys to unlocking the film's vibrant visual aesthetic and dynamic editing style? How did seeing a list of potential scholars to interview for the film become a lightbulb moment for Roger? And in what ways did humor, amidst such an intense and serious topic, play a vital role in telling this story.     “Stamped From the Beginning” is shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film. The film is currently streaming on Netflix.   Follow: @rogerrosswilliams on Instagram and @RogerRossWill on twitter @topdocspod on Instagram and twitter   The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.

This special episode features a conversation with three leaders in this space exploring the future of the greenlight process in film: Anjali Midha is the Former Head of Entertainment at Twitter and the Founder and CEO of the entertainment analytics platform Diesel Labs. Irina Albita, co-founder and co-CEO of FilmChain, the blockchain based platform revolutionising the collection of revenues in film and TV. Ted Hope is the producer of over 70 feature films, the former Head of Production at Amazon Studios and author of the book Hope for Film and blog of the same name. In an increasingly competitive and congested distribution marketplace, better and more informed decision making upstream is increasingly essential. Is there a better way? How can we support intuitive creativity with robust data analytics, audience insights and distribution intelligence? What are the tools, resources and information that can underpin more effective commissioning or investment decisions? Where are the information blindspots and how can filmmakers formulate a more robust investment opportunity? How can we create more inclusiveness in the greenlight process? More about our speakers Ted Hope has been a producer on over 70 films, studio executive on over 60, CEO of a start-up streamer, co-head of 3 production companies, executive director of a film society & festival, a Professor Of Practice at 2 universities, and founder of a post-production facility, 2 websites, 2 think tanks, & an app. Ted launched Amazon's foray into feature film production, leading them to 19 Oscar nominations and 5 wins. As a producer, his films have received 25 Oscar nominations, with 6 wins. Ted's memoir and newsletter Hope For Film, are both must reads. Ted helped launch the feature film careers of Ang Lee, Nicole Holofcener, Hal Hartley, Michel Gondry and many others. His most recent films include the first narrative from Oscar-winning documentary director, Roger Ross Williams, Cassandro, as well as the documentary Invisible Nation on Taiwan, directed and produced by Vanessa Hope. Anjali Midha, an entrepreneur with a passion for driving innovation in media and marketing analytics. She is the co-founder & CEO of Diesel Labs, a content analytics company that addresses the toughest questions facing media companies today. Before starting Diesel Labs, she was the Global Director of Media Research at Twitter where she developed the ‘playbook' for television - illuminating the synergies and opportunities across traditional and new media. She joined Twitter via their acquisition of Bluefin Labs (the pioneer of Social TV Analytics), prior to which she was the VP of Strategy & Analytics at Digitas. Anjali holds a BA in Economics from Tufts University and an MBA from MIT Sloan Irina Albita is a technologist with over 12 years experience in the London/NYC tech scene, with a mathematics-economics background. Her passion is exploring how emerging tech radically transforms creative industries, and she is a prominent figure at film & tech events worldwide. She co-founded FilmChain alongside Maria Tanjala. The platform is transforming how producers, financiers, and sales agents get paid. With a digital collection account management (CAM) for indie films and a royalties management solution for content distributors, FilmChain brings transparency to payments and modernises royalties. Former EFM Startups 2018, they have won awards such as ‘Startup of the Year' London Business Awards 2020, Startup Challenge at San Sebastian Film Festival 2020, Makers and Shakers 2020, and Unchain Fintech Festival 2022, to name a few. This episode is presented in partnership with Screenovators, the online community dedicated to innovation in the screen industries. For more information and to join: www.screenoavtors.com

In an increasingly competitive and congested distribution marketplace, better and more informed decision making upstream is increasingly essential. However, formulaic and algorithmically influenced content continues to enter the system, often leaving audiences cold. Is there a better way? How can we support intuitive creativity with robust data analytics, audience insights and distribution intelligence? What are the tools, resources and information that can underpin more effective commissioning or investment decisions? Where are the information blindspots and how can filmmakers formulate a more robust investment opportunity? How can we create more inclusiveness in the greenlight process? These are some of the questions explored with 3 leaders in their field across film, data and technology featuring legendary producer Ted Hope, Co Founder and Co-CEO of Film Chain, Irina Albita and Anjali Midha, Founder and CEO of Diesel Labs.  Ted Hope has been a producer on over 70 films, studio executive on over 60, CEO of a start-up streamer, co-head of 3 production companies, executive director of a film society & festival, a Professor Of Practice at 2 universities, and founder of a post-production facility, 2 websites, 2 think tanks, & an app. Ted launched Amazon's foray into feature film production, leading them to 19 Oscar nominations and 5 wins. As a producer, his films have received 25 Oscar nominations, with 6 wins. Ted's memoir and newsletter Hope For Film, are both must reads. Ted helped launch the feature film careers of Ang Lee, Nicole Holofcener, Hal Hartley, Michel Gondry and many others. His most recent films include the first narrative from Oscar-winning documentary director, Roger Ross Williams, Cassandro, as well as the documentary Invisible Nation on Taiwan, directed and produced by Vanessa Hope. Irina Albita is a technologist with over 12 years experience in the London/NYC tech scene, with a mathematics-economics background. Her passion is exploring how emerging tech radically transforms creative industries, and she is a prominent figure at film & tech events worldwide. She co-founded FilmChain alongside Maria Tanjala. The platform is transforming how producers, financiers, and sales agents get paid. With a digital collection account management (CAM) for indie films and a royalties management solution for content distributors, FilmChain brings transparency to payments and modernises royalties. Former EFM Startups 2018, they have won awards such as ‘Startup of the Year' London Business Awards 2020, Startup Challenge at San Sebastian Film Festival 2020, Makers and Shakers 2020, and Unchain Fintech Festival 2022, to name a few. Anjali Midha is an entrepreneur with a passion for driving innovation in media and marketing analytics. She is the co-founder & CEO of Diesel Labs, a content analytics company that addresses the toughest questions facing media companies today. Before starting Diesel Labs, she was the Global Director of Media Research at Twitter where she developed the ‘playbook' for television - illuminating the synergies and opportunities across traditional and new media. She joined Twitter via their acquisition of Bluefin Labs (the pioneer of Social TV Analytics), prior to which she was the VP of Strategy & Analytics at Digitas. Anjali holds a BA in Economics from Tufts University and an MBA from MIT Sloan This session is part of the Reimagining the Ecosystem Series presented by usheru and Screenovators: a series of talks featuring industry pioneers, trailblazers and thought leaders exploring whether it is time to reimagine the film ecosystem?

Racism is a blight upon the United States of America, and has been all through the country's history.  In Stamped from the Beginning, a documentary film featuring and based on the book of the same name by Dr. Ibram X Kendi, director Roger Ross Williams explores the history of racist ideas in the US. Using an innovative array of methods, including VFX, animation, and music, he explores how the Trans-Atlantic slave trade gave birth to racist ideas, and how racist myths regarding black hypersexuality and criminality still impact society today. Roger and Ibram join Matthew Sherwood to discuss their film, its themes, and the role of black women, both in terms of studying racism and as the interviewees of Stamped from the Beginning. Roger also notes the reason why he uses pop culture to tell the story of racist ideas in the US. It isn't despite the fact that it has been used over the years to perpetuate racist ideas but because of it. Roger admits that making the documentary was hard. Fortunately, he liked the challenge! The result is a film that, as Matthew says, is both stimulating and uplifting. Racism may be a big part of the US's story, but it is not the last word. Watch the episode at https://factualamerica.com “We hope that people – through the film – can begin the process of unlearning any racist ideas about black people that they have internalised...and that they would also begin to learn anti-racist ideas of racial equality.” – Ibram X Kendi

Welcome back to season 2 of The Stephen Satterfield Show! This season we talk to some of the most dynamic people doing passion filled work in the food world. We're especially thrilled to be starting off this season with the incredibly accomplished Roger Ross William, director of both seasons of High on the Hog. Roger is an Oscar, Emmy, and Peabody award winning director and producer, and the founder of the production company One Story Up. With the release of his first scripted feature Cassandro, The Supermodels on Apple TV+ and Stamped from the Beginning, based on the book by Ibram X. Kendi, on Netflix and season 2 of High on the Hog, Roger has a lot to share about his very fruitful fall.We're honored to have the opportunity to sit down with Roger and learn nuggets of expertise from him, what sparks his cinematic masterpieces, and recap the experience of filming High on the Hog.If you have a question about the second season of High on the Hog, you can email them to celine@whetstonemedia.comLearn more about Roger Ross Williams work at rogerrosswilliams.com/Follow us on IG and Threads @whetstonemedia. Learn more about Whetstone Media at https://www.whetstonemagazine.com/Produced by Whetstone Radio Collective Music by Catherine Yang

If the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas all goes according to plan, at least 50 hostages held by Hamas will be released in exchange for some 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, and there will be a four-day pause in the fighting. But both sides are clear: This is not a ceasefire, and once the pause is over, the fighting continues. Gershon Baskin, a veteran hostage negotiator who played a prominent role in the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2011, joins the show from Jerusalem.  Also on today's show: Luis Moreno Ocampo, Former Prosecutor, International Criminal Court / Deputy Prosecutor, Argentina's Trial of the Juntas; director Roger Ross Williams; musician Yusuf/Cat Stevens (from the archives)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five filmmakers, including Oscar winner Roger Ross Williams and Oscar nominee Nicole Newnham, join us from Amsterdam to talk about their documentaries playing at IDFA, the world's biggest doc film festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auf Netflix erzählt Oscar-Preisträger Roger Ross Williams in „Gebrandmarkt“ die Geschichte des Rassismus in den USA. In „13 Exorcisms“ werden auf WOW einer Teenagerin Dämonen ausgetrieben und die Arte-Doku „Re: Mama mit Kamera und ich“ schaut sich sogenannte „Momfluencerinnen“ genau an. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-gebrandmarkt-13-exorcisms-re-mama-mit-kamera-und-ich

Auf Netflix erzählt Oscar-Preisträger Roger Ross Williams in „Gebrandmarkt“ die Geschichte des Rassismus in den USA. In „13 Exorcisms“ werden auf WOW einer Teenagerin Dämonen ausgetrieben und die Arte-Doku „Re: Mama mit Kamera und ich“ schaut sich sogenannte „Momfluencerinnen“ genau an. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-gebrandmarkt-13-exorcisms-re-mama-mit-kamera-und-ich

Auf Netflix erzählt Oscar-Preisträger Roger Ross Williams in „Gebrandmarkt“ die Geschichte des Rassismus in den USA. In „13 Exorcisms“ werden auf WOW einer Teenagerin Dämonen ausgetrieben und die Arte-Doku „Re: Mama mit Kamera und ich“ schaut sich sogenannte „Momfluencerinnen“ genau an. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-gebrandmarkt-13-exorcisms-re-mama-mit-kamera-und-ich

This week, Amon speaks with the director of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING Roger Ross Williams (7:10) about his new Netflix documentary. Then we go back to Panem for THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (19:25), visit a ridiculously extravagant crib in Emerald Fennell's SALTBURN (36:27) and check out new Todd Haynes Drama MAY DECEMBER (48:03) starring acting heavyweights Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman.  Plus, in our HOT TAKE (59:55), with the recent news that Pedro Pascal is in talks to play Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, we fancast the upcoming Fantastic 4 movie. Our choices may surprise you! If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-desperate-need-lifesaving-support  If you'd like to join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannaflint If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

Post-summer but pre-prestige season, Rebecca and Jason review Emma Seligman's BOTTOMS, Roger Ross Williams' CASSANDRO, Chloe Domont's FAIR PLAY, and Brian Duffield's NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU.

Director Roger Ross Wiliams discusses his new film, Cassandro, with fellow Director Dee Rees in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, Williams discusses how he treated the story like a superhero narrative to guide his character's transformation, how he established a progressing color palette with his DP to reflect the progression of the story, and how he integrated his documentary skills to create a naturally changing narrative. The film tells the true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler who rose to fame and became an LGBTQ icon after participate in lucha libre wrestling matches as “Cassandro the Exotico.” See photos and a summary of this event below: https://dga.org/Events/2023/November2023/Cassandro_QnA_0923.aspx

In this week's segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the Apple TV+ series, “The Super Models,” plus a behind-the-scenes conversation with directors Larissa Bills and Roger Ross Williams. This series dives deeper into the lives of the supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington, documenting their remarkable journeys to their iconic careers. Often hailed as the “Supers,” these women transcended the world of fashion and left an indelible mark on the industry. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

In this week's segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the Apple TV+ series, “The Super Models,” plus a behind-the-scenes conversation with directors Larissa Bills and Roger Ross Williams. This series dives deeper into the lives of the supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington, documenting their remarkable journeys to their iconic careers. Often hailed as the “Supers,” these women transcended the world of fashion and left an indelible mark on the industry. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

"Cassandro" é um drama biográfico que traz a história real de Saúl Armendáriz, um lutador amador de wrestling. Quando entrou para o mundo da luta livre na década de 80, Saúl não queria ser conhecido por competir como um lutador "exótico", mas depois de conhecer sua treinadora, ele consegue encontrar forças para superar desafios e criar o personagem Cassandro, que lhe possibilitou soltar as amarras e chegar muito mais longe do que poderia imaginar.::Os dois grandes nomes dessa produção são o roteirista e diretor Roger Ross Williams, vencedor do Oscar pelo documentário "Music by Prudence" e que dirige também “As Supermodelos”, nova série documental da Apple TV+. E também o eterno menino Gael Garcia Bernal, de tantas produções marcantes, como "Amores Brutos", "Diários de Motocicleta" e a série "Mozart in the Jungle". ::Nesse programa, nós resenhamos sobre o filme, sobre a vida desse personagem intrigante que é Saul/Cassandro e da dificuldade que pessoas LGBTQIA+, mesmo décadas depois, seguem encontrando na grande maioria dos esportes. Ah, e aproveitamos para dar dicas de produções com o eterno menino Gael.::Coloque seu fone, aumente o volume e Senta que lá vem Spoiler!

"Cassandro" had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Gael García Bernal's lead performance. Academy Award-winning documentarian director Roger Ross Williams ("Life Animated") made his narrative feature debut with this film and also received warm notices for his direction of an openly gay wrestler in the world of Lucha Libre wrestling. Ross Williams was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about his work on the film, moving from making shorts and documentaries into narrative features, collaborating with García Bernal and global superstar Bad Bunny, and more. Please take a listen and be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Prime Video. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com For more about Regal Unlimited - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrg New subscribers can use code REGALNBP23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 months Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

A new film directed by Roger Ross Williams tells the true story of luchador Saúl Armendáriz, who was determined to fight and win on his own terms as Cassandro…and made (gay) history in the process. Then, we'll take a look at some other documentary-to-drama story arcs.What's GoodAlonso - Ava DuVernay's “Lights, Caramel, Action”Drea - “Body's choice” weekend in Palm SpringsIfy - Talking Heads Q&AITIDICThe Union Solidarity Coalition Put on a Quirky Auction to Support Film Crew WorkersA Wave of Latino Biopics is widening the scope on whose stories get told for posterityRegal Has Reportedly Discontinued Its Infamous “Movie Quotes” Pre-RollStaff PicksAlonso - Bad EducationDrea - No One Will Save You, Life AnimatedIfy - Le SamouraïLeave a message for the Hotline!With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProducer Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Bienvenidos a Podcastwood Críticas. El programa semanal sobre estrenos de cartelera en el que desde Podcastwood compartimos nuestras primeras impresiones sobre la rabiosa actualidad cinéfila tras salir del primer pase disponible. Hoy os contamos, ⚠ SIN SPOILERS, que nos ha parecido: CASSANDRO | Podcastwood Críticas Dirigida por Roger Ross Williams, ganador de un Premio de la Academia en el año 2010 a Mejor Documental, y protagonizado por Gael García Bernal, uno de los actores mexicanos más importantes, Cassandro es el último estreno de Prime. Cuenta la historia de Saúl Armendáriz, un luchador aficionado gay de El Paso que salta a la fama mundial después de crear el personaje de Cassandro, el “Liberace de la Lucha Libre”. En el proceso, no solo le da una drástica vuelta al tradicionalmente masculino mundo de la lucha libre, sino también a su propia vida. Camina junto a Gonzalo Cuélliga por El Paseo de la Fama escuchando esta crítica sobre Cassandro. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ⭐ ÚNETE AL PASEO DE LA FAMA DE PODCASTWOOD Si te gusta Podcastwood y quieres ayudarnos a seguir progresando con este proyecto convertirte en fan y parte de nuestra comunidad activando el botón "APOYAR" en ivoox. Con ello recibirás las siguientes ventajas: ▪️ Acceso al grupo privado de Telegram de Podcastwood ▪️ Acceso en ivoox a los programas exclusivos para fans ▪️ Capacidad para elegir contenidos para los programas exclusivos para fans ▪️ Enlaces privados para asistir a las grabaciones de los programas para fans ▪️ Críticas semanales de los estrenos de la semana en salas y/o servicios de streaming Comparte día a día tu pasión por el cine junto a nosotros y otros amigos cinéfilos enamorados del séptimo arte. Acomódate, ¡te estábamos esperando! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ SÍGUENOS EN TWITTER: @podcastwood @fran_maestra @gcuelliga INSTAGRAM: podcastwood BLOGGER: podcastwood.blogspot.com ✉ CONTACTANOS EN podcastwoodmail@gmail.com ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISFRUTA DE LA BSO DE PODCASTWOOD EN SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FYBsPmqMxvs9gtgrUtQ62 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CREW ▪️Producción: Fran Maestra y Gonzalo Cuélliga ▪️ Redacción: Fran Maestra y Gonzalo Cuélliga ▪️ Sonido y grafismo: Fran Maestra ▪️ Entorno digital: Gonzalo Cuélliga ▪️ Conducción: Gonzalo Cuélliga ▪️ Locución: Marta Navas Podcastwood | 2023 ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/1893327 ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/1893327Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Podcastwood. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1893327

Gracias por acompañarnos durante 118 semanas, conoce más de la nueva película de Adam Sandler y las películas favoritas de Gaby Cam y RIVA Pop y a Prime Video llega 'Cassandro'. Su director Roger Ross Williams nos cuenta la historia detrás de esta nueva película. 

Ted Hope has been a producer on over 70 films, CEO of a start-up streamer, co-head of 3 production companies, executive director of a film society and festival, and the former co-head of movies at Amazon Studios, leading the company to 19 Oscar nominations and 5 wins. As a producer, his films have received 25 Oscar nominations, with 6 wins. He is the author of the memoir Hope For Film and writes a Substack newsletter of the same name. Ted helped launch the feature film careers of Ang Lee, Nicole Holofcener, Hal Hartley, and many others. His most recent films include CASSANDRO, the first narrative from Oscar-winning documentary director Roger Ross Williams, as well as the documentaries FREEDOM ON FIRE, directed by Evgeny Afineevsky; Marina Zenovich's JERRY BROWN: THE DISRUPTER; and Vanessa Hope's INVISIBLE NATION. When it comes to producing films, Ted's the real deal...with a stellar career spanning over 35 years. We're thrilled to have him in The Back Room sharing his inimitable wit and wisdom on streamers, the studios and the ever-changing movie ecosystem; the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and the key issues behind them; the impact of AI on content creators; his exciting upcoming film projects; and his love of cheese! He also shares his memories of the early days of indie film, and in particular, working with my late wife Adrienne Shelly and auteur Hal Hartley on THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH and TRUST. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

Avec Brahim Naït-Balk, retrouvez "Homomicro le podcast qui se prend aux mots" avec le cercle des Chroniqueurs : - "Le plus de l'Actu" : La suppression du crucifix dans les écoles publiques avec Nicolas Rividi. - "J'écris ton nom" de Michela Murgia, écrivaine italienne féministe et queer avec Valérie Baud. - "Culture et vous" : Les sorties ciné :    - Vision de Yann Gozlan,    - Cassandro de Roger Ross Williams. - Les réseaux sociaux :    - Focus sur Hugo Spini (Whatever Hugo) sur Instagram, lauréat du Out d'Or pour son travail de décryptage de l'art sur sa page Instagram. - Mode : Le styliste américain Thom Browne avec Jean-François Kervizic. - "Les chroniques musicales" : Salif Keita avec Nathan Hilaireau, et Gyrofield avec Anatole Maschas. Réalisation : Nathan Hilaireau Montage : Anatole Maschas Soutenez-nous sur PayPal !

En medio del aluvión de producciones que recrean o reflejan la vida de numerosos artistas, hace unos meses ha visto la luz el documental Love To Love You, Donna Summer. Una producción que retrata el lado menos conocido de la cantante bajo la dirección de Roger Ross Williams y una de las hijas de la intérprete, Brooklyn Sudano. Aprovechando la ocasión, Jon González reivindica a la reina del disco de la mano de Luis Lapuente, periodista musical, director y presentador de "Los Ultrasónicos en Radio 3 y autor de Historia de la música disco (Efe Eme). Con él, recorremos la selección musical que nos ha preparado y que nos recordará la portentosa voz de una mujer que nos ha hecho bailar durante más de tres décadas. Escuchar audio

Documentary filmmaker Jim Lebrecht ("Crip Camp") comes on to discuss his podcast "The Art of Documentary" where he interviews documentary filmmakers such as past Filmwax guests as Roger Ross Williams, Kirsten Johnson and Bing Liu.

Host Jim LeBrecht speaks to documentary filmmaker Roger Ross Williams about the power of story, and how it moved him to start making films. They also discuss the process of making his newest film, Life Animated. Life Animated is an inspiring story of Owen Suskind, who was diagnosed with nonverbal autism and found new ways to interact with the world through Disney animated films. Life Animated is available to be streamed for free on Youtube, The Roku Channel, and more, while his previous documentary Apollo is available to stream on HBO Max. Transcript

In this episode of the Oh Brother podcast, Dan and Mike review  Love To Love You, Donna Summer, a documentary directed by Roger Ross Williams  and Brooklyn Sudano, about the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer.The documentary, which premiered on May 20th on Max, narrates the best and worst moments of Donna Summer, on a personal and professional level, looking at her life as an artist, woman, mother and so much more.Hope you guys enjoy it! @ohbrotherpodcast #documentary #podcast #donnasummerActress Karissa Lee Staples Oh Brother Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube Listen on all podcast platforms Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts

If you enjoy my interviews, please consider contributing to my Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign so I can continue to bring you more of these interviews that I love creating for you: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/allison-interviews-podcast#/ A special shout out to Lee Cotton Nutrition and Main Street Board Game Café for contributing on Indiegogo this week. * Catch up with ALLISON INTERVIEWS Host, Allison Kugel: Follow on Instagram - @theallisonkugel Allison Interviews Blog - allisoninterviews.com Allison's Memoir, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record  In the latest installment of the Allison Interviews Podcast, journalist and host Allison Kugel talks with actress and filmmaker Brooklyn Sudano about her mother, the legendary late Grammy award winning multi-platinum selling artist, Donna Summer. Brooklyn co-directed a documentary film about her mother's life and music career, Love to Love You, Donna Summer, now streaming on HBOMAX, with Oscar winning filmmaker, Roger Ross Williams. Stream Love to Love You, Donna Summer on HBOMAX If you don't have HBOMAX, here are ways to subscribe - https://www.max.com/faq/ways-to-get See the trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQXInltKe8E Follow Brooklyn Sudano on Instagram @brooklynsudano Subscribe to the audio podcast of Allison Interviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe to the video podcast on YouTube. :-) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Geek Girls discuss the wonderful documentary “Love to You, Donna Summer,” co-directed by Donna Summer's daughter Brooklyn Sudano and Roger Ross Williams (first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Director—short film “Music by Prudence”). The HBO documentary is an intimate look at Donna's life behind the glitz of the disco queen.We read a complaint on Twitter that the doc doesn't pay enough homage to Donna's fans. This doc isn't about her fans. It's about Donna and who she was as a person. Based in great part on hours of footage that Donna took of herself and on numerous interviews that Donna gave over the years, the doc shows the multidimensional life of the star offstage. Donna herself says multiple times how her onstage self is a persona. She was an actress playing a part.We also hear from her daughters and friends about their perspectives of Donna and their relationships with her.Of course, we get lots of footage of Donna's performances. We dare you not to get up and dance!You can watch the doc on… the new streaming service Max. Ugh. Bye bye, HBO Max. Long live HBO.By the way, the Donna Summer discussion starts at about 21 minutes. Yes, we have a lot of other stuff to chat about first!Another by the way, Kelly misspells succor at the beginning. Jeez.Next week… The Finale Show (Not Ours).-Original music by Garrett ThompsonFollow us on Instagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the conversation on FacebookListen to Cort's podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan's movie stats on Letterboxd Email your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.comGeek on!

In this weeks episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast Jackson and Mike review two new films!!! First ‘LOVE TO LOVE YOU, DONNA SUMMER'. A documentary about the life of iconic singer Donna Summer. Directed by Brooklyn Sudano and Roger Ross Williams. Then a quick review of ‘FAST X' Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom's world and destroy everything -- and everyone -- he loves. Starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris & Jason Momoa. 

From Emmy-nominated Director Nadia Hallgren and producers Kenya Barris & Roger Ross Williams comes the NETFLIX documentary CIVIL/BEN CRUMP. CIVIL is an intimate vérité look at the life of maverick civil rights attorney Ben Crump and his mission to raise the value of Black life in America. CIVIL follows a year in the life of Crump as takes on the civil cases for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Black farmers, and "Banking while Black" victims, in doing so challenging America to come to terms with what it owes his clients. Peeling back the many layers of Crump, Hallgren gives a behind-the-scenes look at his upbringing and his balance of work and family life. CIVIL also underscores other countless issues Crump is passionate about including environmental justice and banking while Black. Director / Cinematographer Nadia Hallgren joins us for a conversation on the profoundly significant role that Ben Crump has taken on, symbolically and practically for the African American community. Hallgren's multi-layered approach to storytelling provides the viewer with a window into Mr. Crump's world of rampant state sanctioned carnage, grief counseling and legal triage. To watch go to: netflix.com/CIVIL CIVIL is produced by Kenya Barris, Roger Ross Williams, Lauren Cioffi and Nadia Hallgren and executive produced by Erynn Sampson, Matthew Carnahan and Geoff Martz.

The Apollo is a documentary that explores the historical and cultural significance of Harlem's landmark theater of  the same name. Brittany and Ronald unpack some of the  most memorable performances highlighted in the film and discuss the role the Apollo has played in Black culture writ large. They also  have an engaging conversation  with the film's director, Roger Ross Williams, and Kamilah Forbes the Apollo Theater's creative head who directed the stage production of Ta-Nehisi Coates' “Between the World and Me” and is featured in the documentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connections welcomes Kelvin Peprah, MA, LMCH, advocate and therapist on cultural/racial identity issues with a passion in working with youth and students of color. We talk about how people of color are represented in video game characters, players, and streamers, and what kind of impacts this might have on young gamers. As well as the opportunities and potential that the gaming industry has to reduce discrimination and promote social justice and equity. Have you noticed a difference? Resources: Peprah counseling: https://peprahcounseling.com/ “Coding Blackness: A History of Black Video Game Characters”, Feb. 26, 2021: https://www.wired.com/story/black-character-history-video-games/ “Confronting racial bias in video games”, June 21, 2020: https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/21/confronting-racial-bias-in-video-games/?guccounter=1 ESA: “Video Game Industry Response to Nationwide Protests”, June 2, 2020: https://www.theesa.com/news/video-game-industry-response-to-nationwide-protests/ “Views on gaming differ by race, ethnicity”, Dec. 17, 2015: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/12/17/views-on-gaming-differ-by-race-ethnicity/ The 1000 Cut Journey - developed by the Stanford University Virtual Human Interaction Lab. Traveling While Black - A VR experience created by Roger Ross Williams, which takes in one of the safe restaurants listed in the Green Book. I AM A MAN - An interactive VR experience created by Derek Ham which chronicles circumstances surrounding the death of Martin Luther King Jr. in Nashville (1968)

There is a discrepancy of understanding and awareness about our soils which affects our way of living. Our soils undergo many changes that most of the time cannot be controlled, but they can always be influenced. We are on the brink of a new era, where our actions and inactions have a far greater impact than we could ever imagine. The future is ours to create. Open your mind and be inspired with a new way forward in bringing life to our soils. ---------- Who is Pamela Boll? Pamela Tanner Boll is an artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist. She is the Founder and CEO of Mystic Artists Film Productions.  She is the Co-Executive Producer of the Academy Award-winning documentary, Born into Brothels. Pamela has executive produced the following film projects: Living in Emergency: True Stories of Doctors Without Borders; In a Dream; Connected: A Declaration of Interdependence; Our Summer in Tehran; Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields; Close to the Fire; She's Beautiful When She's Angry; E-Team; Teen Press; Obit; Navajo Nation; and Storm Lake.  Pamela directed and produced Who Does She Think She Is? a feature-length documentary film that follows five women who are mothers and artists. Pamela also directed A Small Good Thing, a film that asks the question of how can we live in a better way. She is currently working on a new film project, To Which We Belong, highlighting farmers and ranchers who are improving the health of their land with regenerative practices and helping to reverse climate change. Pamela grew up in Parkersburg, WV.  She received a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lesley University. Pamela raised three sons in Winchester, Massachusetts, and now lives in Boulder, Colorado. ---------- Who is Lindsay Richardson? Lindsay Richardson received a BA from Brown University and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Most recently, she was the co-producer on Ugly Delicious (season 1), an 8-hour food docu-series by Momofuku restaurateur/chef David Chang and Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom) on Netflix. Previously, she was the associate producer on Roger Ross Williams' Sundance award-winning and Oscar-nominated feature documentary, Life Animated. Beyond her extensive work producing documentary films, she has taught courses in documentary film production at Brown University and started an artist residency in Rhode Island. She lives in Jamestown, RI. ---------- Website: https://www.towhichwebelong.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/towhichwebelong/ https://www.instagram.com/towhichwebelongdoc/ https://twitter.com/ToWhichWeBelong   Dig Deeper Club: https://soillearningcenter.com/digdeeper See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vox's Jamil Smith talks with Caroline Randall Williams, academic, poet, and co-author (with her mother, Alice Randall) of Soul Food Love. They discuss the ways in which the African American culinary tradition is interpreted, how to tell stories through cooking, and why what we cook and eat is inextricably bound up with who we are. Host: Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith), Senior Correspondent, Vox Guest: Caroline Randall Williams (@caroranwill), author; writer-in-residence of Medicine, Health, and Society, Vanderbilt University References:  "You Want a Confederate Monument? My Body Is a Confederate Monument" by Caroline Randall Williams (New York Times; June 26, 2020) Soul Food Love: Healthy Recipes Inspired by One Hundred Years of Cooking in a Black Family by Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams (Clarkson Potter; 2015) High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America, dir. by Roger Ross Williams, Yoruba Richen, and Jonathan Clasberry (Netflix; 2021) "Race, Ethnicity, Expressive Authenticity: Can White People Sing the Blues?" by Joel Rudinow (Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, 52 (1); 1994) Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Paul Robert Mounsey Vox Audio Fellow: Victoria Dominguez Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, host Tiffani Rozier interviews culinary historian, college professor, author, and journalist--Dr. Jessica Harris. The new Netflix limited series, High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America..set to premiere on May 26th, was inspired by and named for her incredible book: High on the Hog: a culinary journey from Africa to America. Dr. Harris' work is essential to studying cuisine and if you seek to gain deeper insight and understanding into Black life and foodways. The Netflix series is hosted by Whetstone Media founder Stephen Satterfield, who takes viewers on a culinary journey that ventures from Africa to the deep south— meeting the chefs, historians, and activists who are keeping centuries-old traditions alive. It's part culinary show, part travelogue. Directed by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams, this series reveals an expansive, eclectic culinary history shaped by slavery, the Civil War, Juneteenth, and the present day. It’s a story of Black America’s resilience, enduring creativity, and vital contribution to America’s kitchen. Dr. Harris is just getting started, and it's was an absolute pleasure to learn more about her journey, what brings her joy, and how her work will continue to grow and unfold in the future.

Jean Tsien has worked as a documentary editor for over 30 years with directors such as Orlando Bagwell, Barbara Kopple, and Roger Ross Williams. She's been a mentor to emerging filmmakers, not only in the U.S. but also in China and Taiwan where she lived until moving to New York at age 11. Now Jean has moved into producing. Her latest project is "76 Days," set in Wuhan, China during the city's lockdown for Covid-19. DOC NYC recently honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Jean has stories to tell, but normally prefers to stay behind the scenes. Talking on a podcast? That's way outside her comfort zone. She explains why to Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers.

Jean Tsien has worked as a documentary editor for over 30 years with directors such as Orlando Bagwell, Barbara Kopple, and Roger Ross Williams. She’s been a mentor to emerging filmmakers, not only in the U.S. but also in China and Taiwan where she lived until moving to New York at age 11. Now Jean has moved into producing. Her latest project is "76 Days," set in Wuhan, China during the city’s lockdown for Covid-19. DOC NYC recently honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Jean has stories to tell, but normally prefers to stay behind the scenes. Talking on a podcast? That’s way outside her comfort zone. She explains why to Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers.

Netflix’s The Innocence Files with Alex Gibney, Roger Ross Williams, Liz Garbus, Cynthia Littleton, Peter Neufeld, Vincent Southerland and Derrick Hamilton How do innocent people end up in prison? The Innocence Project has been exploring this problem—and combating it—for decades. And now a new Netflix documentary series, The Innocence Files, is pulling back the veil on their work. Join us for an eye-opening, two-part look inside America’s deeply flawed criminal justice system. The first conversation—with The Innocence Files’ award-winning directors Liz Garbus, Alex Gibney, and Roger Ross Williams—introduces us to The Innocence Project’s longstanding fight against wrongful conviction and the systemic racism that continues to plague the American criminal justice system. The second conversation—with Innocence Project co-founder Peter Neufeld, Executive Director of NYU’s Center on Race, Inequality and the Law, Vincent Southerland, and Brooklyn Exoneree and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Derrick Hamilton—gives us a deeper look into the organization’s history and the results of its tireless, ongoing work. Don’t miss these two extraordinary discussions.

Resources we are grateful for: “Traveling While Black” (Directed by Roger Ross Williams): https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/25/opinion/green-book-black-travel.html “The End of Policing”: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2426-the-end-of-policing (Free eBook) Mutual Aid Networks: https://mutualaid.carrd.co MTV Decoded: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmuccm2PUMlyIyvD6EOh_qA Gita Jackson (via Vice) on BLM and the Video Game Industry: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kpbva/video-game-industry-awful-response-black-lives-matter-protests “1619” Podcast by the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html “13th” On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 “Just Mercy” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Mercy-Michael-B-Jordan/dp/B082YJ8THX “Captain America” by Ta-Nehisi Coates: https://www.comixology.com/Captain-America-Vol-1-Winter-In-America/digital-comic/736912?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz MinnMax’s Minneapolis GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/minnmax-rebuilding-minneapolis — Our Commitment: We the hosts of Another Nintendo Podcast. We stand with the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and other instances of violence toward Black communities, perpetuated by systemic racism and law enforcement. As white people, we recognize our privilege and are working individually and as a podcast to name and confront biases we each hold. We know we have a lot to learn. Each of us, perhaps like many of you, are finding ways to give back, show-up, and do the necessary work to make sure we’re being positive agents of change. In this podcast, we’ll be sharing some of the steps we are taking to educate ourselves and be productive allies of the BLM movement. Our podcast may be small but we felt it important to take a moment to use this platform to put our love of gaming in context - how is the gaming community responding, how are we responding individually, and what are we committing to as a podcast? — 0:12 - Our Statement of Support 2:45 - Nintendo’s Statement 8:00 - Niantic’s Commitment 10:50 - Reggie and BLM 25:00 - Resources that have impacted us Nintendo’s Response: https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/nintendo-of-america-releases-response-to-death-of-george-floyd/ Niantic’s Response: https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/niantic-shares-an-internal-memo-detailing-their-support-for-the-blacklivesmatter-movement/ Animal Crossing Protests in Hong Kong: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kpv5b/animal-crossing-and-splatoon-communities-are-embracing-digital-protest Reggie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reggie/status/1270022879279644672 — ANP can be found via the following links: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yabgkmzs Twitter: bit.ly/2l3Edsd iTunes: apple.co/2sSSg8f Hosts: Matt, Austin, Danny, Jordan #blacklivesmatter

The Netflix series “The Innocence Files” follows cases of wrongfully convicted prisoners whose cases are championed by The Innocence Project. Executive producers Liz Garbus, Alex Gibney and Roger Ross Williams uncover the effects of bad evidence, mistaken witnesses and corrupt prosecutors. — Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers For more information, click here to visit the series web site.

Director Roger Ross Williams and Barry Scheck, co-founder of The Innocence Project, discuss the new Netflix docuseries, “The Innocence Files,” which shines a light on the untold personal stories behind eight cases of wrongful convictions.

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, ACM SIGGRAPH Diversity and Inclusion Chair Tony Baylis sits down with three incredible storytellers and creators — Everett Downing Jr., Sidney Clifton, and Roger Ross Williams — to discuss their powerful work on projects like the Academy Award®-winning animated short “Hair Love,” BET and Marvel’s “Black Panther,” and VR immersive documentary “Traveling While Black.” The group also speaks to diversity and the African American perspective in computer graphics and interactive techniques, and the importance of celebrating Black History Month. || MUSIC Podcast theme, "SIGGRAPH," composed by Julius Dobos. || LINKS *Episode* Links: https://www.edowning.com/ | https://onestoryproductions.com/ | http://www.matthewacherry.com/hair-love | https://youtu.be/kNw8V_Fkw28 | https://rogerrosswilliams.com/ | https://www.felixandpaul.com/?projects/twb | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2093299/ | https://blackwomenanimate.com/ *Social Media* blog.siggraph.org/ | www.facebook.com/SIGGRAPHConferences | twitter.com/siggraph | www.youtube.com/user/ACMSIGGRAPH | www.instagram.com/acmsiggraph/ | www.linkedin.com/company/acm-siggraph/ *Conference Website* https://s2020.siggraph.org/

I got an update from Traveling While Black director Roger Ross Williams after he’s been traveling around the world at different outreach & engagement screenings.

Yassss, it is time for some #DipsausEngels! You know you want it…For our last episode before our summer break we had the pleasure of hosting the Emmy and Oscar winning director and producer Roger Ross Williams!!! Roger is “Dutch” by marriage and calls Amsterdam his second home.Roger is mostly known in The Netherlands for his CNN documentary short titled Blackface about (jaja daar gaan we weer en het is pas juli) the racist Dutch cultural figure named Zwarte Piet (Black Pete). So of course, we talked about his experiences and the subsequent fallout after he dared criticize ‘onze cultuur’ for all the world to see.As always we discussed all of our B’s: Mariam is all about Bad Brown Aunties hosted by two queer brown desi immigrants Thanu Yakupiyiyageand Rage Kidvai. Anousha catches up on the European elections with the help of NYT’s The Daily Podcast. Our intellectual Ebissé can’t stop watching the reality show Love Island and after her impassioned confession, we’re sure you won’t be able to stop watching either. Or Vanderpump Rules could be another option…!We also spoke to Roger Ross Williams about his amazing career full of award-winning & incredibly important documentaries on the American prison system, autism, disability, racism and the role American evangelical missionaries on the persecution of LGBTQIA community in Uganda.How did a “poor black boy” as he describes himself from “humble beginnings” make it to where he is now? Why did being gay actually save his life? And why is it so important to him, now that he has been re-elected to the Board of Governors of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences a.k.a. The Oscars, to never ever be a gatekeeper but a gate opener?Listen now and enjoy!

Roger Ross Williams, the first African-American director to win an Academy Award, talks about documentary films satisfying a "hunger for truth" and empathy for the lives of others.

An actors’ actor who is just 33, but already has more than a decade of acclaimed stage and screen work under her belt, on breaking out of period pieces, overcoming fears and her latest role, in which she gives, in the view of the New York Times' film critic, "the best performance of any I’ve seen in film this year." But first: Roger Ross Williams, the first black director ever to win an Oscar, and Kristi Jacobson join Scott to discuss their Oscar-eligible documentary short 'Take Back the Harbor,' which shows how high school students are using oysters to clean the polluted waters around New York. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.

James Moll moderates the Meet the Nominees: Documentary Symposium featuring Otto Bell, Ezra Edelman, Josh Kriegman, and Roger Ross Williams on their nominated films. Nominees Raoul Peck, the director of I Am Not Your Negro and Elyse Steinberg, the co-director of Weiner were not available to participate. The discussion covers a variety of topics including editing and interacting with the subjects of their films.

The documentary short films category can be difficult to predict, but includes some of the best films in the running. We discuss these heartbreakers, and also talk to Roger Ross Williams, director of the Oscar-nominated feature documentary Life, Animated.

The documentary short films category can be difficult to predict, but includes some of the best films in the running. We discuss these heartbreakers, and also talk to Roger Ross Williams, director of the Oscar-nominated feature documentary Life, Animated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sam sits down with director Roger Ross Williams. Williams started out by directing and producing for networks such as NBC, ABC, and CNN, then moved on to directing his own films. As you will hear in the show, Williams rejects settling in one's work and his passion comes through in everything that he does. He and Sam talk about his complex family life, learning how to show emotions, and much more. ------------------------------------------------- Music for the show provided by @Vanilla and @jinsangbeats. Original illustrations by Krishna Shenoi: www.krishnabalashenoi.com/. Learn more about the show at www.talkeasypod.com

Go behind the scenes with two of the minds behind the remarkable documentary, Life, Animated. Pulitzer Prize winner and J-School grad Ron Suskind and Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams tell the real-life story of how Ron’s autistic son, Owen Suskind, reconnected with the world around him through classic Disney animated films, like The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. Life, Animated tells Owen’s story through a combination of home movies, Disney clips, and original animation. It's based on the 2014 book of the same name by Owen's father.

With Francine Stock. Francine visits the setting and locations of The Proud Valley starring Paul Robeson, actor, activist, singer, linguist, lawyer and honorary Welshman. Historian Phil Carradice explains why Robeson became a folk hero in the Rhondda Valley and about the miners' campaign to get his passport returned when he was blacklisted by the United States government and banned from leaving the country. The Proud Valley is being shown across South Wales and is the opening film at The Phoenix in Ton Pentre, a community cinema that closed its doors last year. There, Francine meets volunteer projectionist Mike Chapman, who has traced the history of the venue to its early days when it was a music hall, starring such turns as Ned Edwards and "His Two Little Queenies, the smallest artistes on the variety stage" as they were billed. Otto Bell, the director of The Eagle Huntress reveals why he spent his life savings to make a documentary about a 13 year old Mongolian girl who tried to become the first female eagle hunter in 12 generations of her Kazakh family. The director of Life, Animated, Roger Ross Williams, takes us behind the scenes of his documentary about an American family who used the language of Disney animations to communicate with their son, who was diagnosed with regressive autism at the age of three.

Roger Ross Williams' latest feature documentary is about a 23-year-old autistic man who's obsessed with Disney movies - basically, me, if you just wind his age back two years, move him from America to Australia and rotate his sexuality 180 degrees. In light of that, you'll have to forgive me since I can't exactly distance myself from what is pretty much my own biography. Mostly, I was just overjoyed to see a real person that I can relate to standing on the screen in front of me. I feel like I've earned that given how much of my life I've been looking at that screen. Not only is he obsessed with something that is neither maths or IT, he is also not a little kid: he is a self-aware adult, and fortunately Williams knows how to treat him as such. Unlike the subjects of most other autism documentaries, he is old enough to reflect on his own past and current experiences of friendship, love, and coming of age, and he is actually given the space here to share his reflections. Owen Suskind, the man in question, has watched every single animated film that Disney has ever made, and memorised every single line of dialogue. Most of these stories and characters have been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. They have a place in his heart and mind that goes far beyond their nostalgic value. Why does he love Disney so much? This is probably the only question he never answers for us. Not that I blame him, I wouldn’t really know where to start with that one. It’s just such an integral part of my psyche, of my personality and identity that it really would require me to step outside of myself to explain where that obsession came from and why it has endured. Owen’s parents talk about the comforting predictability in watching these same movies over and over, not only in that individually they never change but also that there are certain things you can always expect from a Disney animation, such as a happy ending. They also think it might be that the softness of the animation gels well with his sensory hypersensitivities, or the fact that the characters are, ironically, both very colourful and very black and white in their design. It’s a pretty clinical and simplistic explanation, but it’s not a bad start. What the film itself suggests, even if no one explicitly says it, is that these movies are a thrilling escape into a very different universe, a “whole new world” if you like, filled with endless possibility. The life of an autistic kid in a non-autistic world can be painfully lonely. Of course, Owen himself describes better than anyone else just how crushingly isolating it is. You want to make friends as much as anyone else does, but everyone you meet just dismisses you as the “weird” kid. By the end of primary school, the word “weird” can start to feel like a hateful slur. Everything about you that is unique, everything you love, everything you do, your entire identity is pushed aside and pigeon-holed into this single, meaningless category that no child wants to be a part of. Both Owen and I eventually gave up trying to play with other children and would play with the Disney characters instead. You still have fun that way and enjoy being a child. They can actually feel like good substitutes for friends. Up to a certain point, they fill that gaping hole. Even when you leave the house, you can spend ages revisiting them in your mind. Owen still likes to recite some of their best lines to himself when he’s out and about, in the way that most other people might sing to themselves. It’s also satisfying to make your up your own stories about them in your head. It’s the closest you can get to actually bringing them to life, and, until you finally learn to accept yourself and start to be accepted by others, this is the closest you can come to being a hero. At about the age of ten, Owen had written and illustrated a hundred-page story about all of the wise and quirky Disney sidekick characters, naming himself the “protector of the sidekicks” who kept them safe from the monster terrorising the forest that was their home. It’s easy to see why Owen identifies so strongly with these funny or sage-like side characters. As someone with unusual mannerisms and very specific interests, if this was any other movie he would most likely be a side character. He would be cast as the helping hand to the ‘relatable’ hero, put there to provide laughter when things got tense, wise words when things got rocky, and hi-fives when things turned out well for them, but his own aspirations, fears, goals and longings for companionship would never be considered. You can tell a lot about a person by the characters they identify with the most, especially when they’re not the ones you’re supposed to feel represented by. In this production, Owen’s story of the sidekick is brought to life in some dazzling animation sequences by the team of Matthieu Betard, Olivier Lescot and Philippe Sonrier. I can easily imagine just how excited Owen must have been to get that rare opportunity of seeing his childhood fantasies on screen. Equally, the scenes showing the Disney club he started with his fellow Neurodivergent friends are some of the most moving and satisfying moments in the film. I am happy to say that Owen has definitely not been made the sidekick in his own story. One of the many benefits of choosing an adult subject for an autism documentary is that you can show them taking their life into their own hands and making it better. Owen turns what used to be his sorry substitute for friends into a way to meet and connect with like-minded people, real people who will always be there for him. It also turns out to be a way for him to meet Jonathan Freeman and Gilbert Godfried, who pay the group a surprise visit and do a live reading of Jafar and Iago, their respective parts in Aladdin. Of course, the other important opportunity given by Williams’ choice of subject is that of exploring romantic relationships. Owen’s conversations with his girlfriend, Emily, who is also Neurodivergent, sound unhealthily strained. In many ways autistic people can be said to have their own language, and their own way of communicating. This is why an autistic person who is asked to communicate the way non-autistic people do will sound a bit like someone who is speaking in a language that is not their native tongue. It is quite strange that Owen and Emily would feel the need to speak in a neurotypical way when it is just the two of them, but there is obviously a force of habit at play. It is interesting that Life, Animated focuses quite a lot on the movie Peter Pan, seeing as there is this tendency view autistic people as children who never grow up, just like the lost boys. Certainly, on the surface, people like Emily and Owen might sound and look like children, but it is hard to know whether that is just the way they naturally carry themselves, or whether it is because they are usually spoken to as if they were children, which leads them to think that that is how other people like to be spoken to. In this manner, a lot of the medical and clinical studies of autism are very chicken and egg. The only trap of infantilisation that this film really falls into is its suggestion that Owen basically doesn'tknow what sex is. Sex is another thing that can be especially complicated for autistic people, but, unlike friendships at school, it is surprisingly easy, at least to a certain point, to convince yourself that it doesn't exist (after all, non-autistic people pretend that's true all the time when they talk to each other). His older brother and close mentor thinks that Owen actually doesn't understand it at all, mostly because he could never have learned it from watching Disney and because Owen's been very unresponsive any time he's brought it up. However, just because he doesn't like to talk it about with his brother, or on camera (which is far enough) doesn't mean he knows nothing about it. Nevertheless, Williams does give Owen ample opportunity to speak for himself on camera, and also to express himself through his impressive illustrations, as well as, of course, his favourite Disney scenes. He rounds off the film with some footage of Owen opening an international autism conference: a powerful reflection of the social progress of the past several decades. I can certainly understand how strange it must have felt, to be a 23-year-old who has fast-tracked their way to the big time thanks to their exotic brain. Unsurprisingly, Owen finds it hard to pen down everything he has to share into just one little speech, and asks his father, Ron, what he should say. Ron tells him that it is all up to him, that it's his story to tell, which is ironic, considering this film is technically based on the book that he wrote about his son's life with autism. Even so, by the time he is able to stand up there and present himself as a proudly autistic adult, his family has finally realised that he is not a lost boy, he is a man who has found himself.Written by Christian TsoutsouvasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Academy Award® winning director Roger Ross Williams, LIFE, ANIMATED is the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This emotional coming-of-age story follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. The subject of his father Ron Suskind’s New York Times bestseller, Owen was a thriving three year old who suddenly and inexplicably went silent – and for years after remained unable to connect with other people or to convey his thoughts, feelings or desires. Over time, through repeated viewings of Disney classics like THE LITTLE MERMAID and THE LION KING, Owen found useful tools to help him to understand complex social cues and to re-connect with the world around him. LIFE, ANIMATED evocatively interweaves classic Disney sequences with verite scenes from Owen’s life in order to explore how his identification and empathy for characters like Simba, Jafar, and Ariel gave him a means to understand his feelings and allowed him to interpret reality. Beautiful, original animations offer rich insights into Owen’s fruitful dialogue with the Disney oeuvre as he imagines himself heroically facing adversity as a member in a tribe of sidekicks. Owen’s story is a moving testament to the many ways in which stories can serve as a means of persevering through the dark times, leading us all toward the light. This podcast is sponsored by THX, a globally renowned brand focused on delivering premium entertainment experiences and is passionate about telling the stories of the creators behind great productions. Find out more at www.thx.com

We are joined Oscar winning director Roger Ross Williams whose inspiring documentary 'Life, Animated' tells the story of Owen Suskind, an autistic boy whose family discovered he was communicating with them thru the Disney films he was watching and The Playlist's Jessica Kiang guides us through some of the biggest trends and controversies of the film season.

Director Roger Ross Williams discusses his new film, Life, Animated, with Director Robert Weide. The film follows the coming of age story of Owen Suskind, who was unable to speak for years as a child. Owen and his family eventually discovered a way to communicate using the classic Disney animated movies Owen loved to watch.

Academy Award winning documentarian Roger Ross Williams joins Elvis Mitchell in a conversation on autism, as documented in his newest film Life, Animated.

Episode 19 of One Week Only! Our key film of the week is the documentary “Life, Animated,” which won the Documentary Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival this year. A touching, heartfelt look at the life of Owen Suskind, a young autistic man who learned to express himself through his love for Disney animated films. Directed by Academy-Award winner Roger Ross Williams and distributed by The Orchard, it comes to LA & NY today! This week, we’re taking a break from our “Not Yet in Theatres” segment to talk about our favorite films of the year so far, now that we’ve reached the halfway point of 2016. What do you think of our choices? What would you choose? Let us know! We also cover “Microbe & Gasoline,” the new film from acclaimed director Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind); documentary “Argentina” about the music and dance of Argentina, from Academy-Award nominee Carlos Saura; and period drama “The Innocents” about a French nurse who must help a convent of Nuns in post-WWII Poland, by Anne Fontaine. Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Audience Award at the San Francisco Film Festival, Winner of the Audience Award at Full Frame Film Festival and the Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival, Life, Animated, from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams (“Music by Prudence”), is the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This emotional coming-of-age documentary follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. The subject of his father Ron Suskind’s New York Times bestseller, Owen was a thriving three-year-old who suddenly and inexplicably went silent—and for years after remained unable to connect with other people or to convey his thoughts, feelings or desires. Over time, through repeated viewings of Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Owen found useful tools to help him to understand complex social cues and to re-connect with the world around him. Life, Animated evocatively interweaves classic Disney sequences with vérité scenes from Owen’s life in order to explore how his identification and empathy for characters like Simba, Jafar and Ariel gave him a means to understand his feelings and allowed him to interpret reality. Director and Producer Roger Ross Williams (God Love Uganda) joins us to talk about the challenge of presenting a balanced portrait of Owen Suskind and his family. For news and updates go to: lifeanimateddoc.com/

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Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams talks about his career and his new film “Life, Animated” about an autistic boy who learns to communicate through Disney cartoons. Williams was the first African-American director to win an Oscar in 2010 for his documentary short “Music by Prudence.” His acceptance speech is memorable for being interrupted by his […] The post PN 13: “Life, Animated” director Roger Ross Williams appeared first on Pure Nonfiction.

Nonfiction filmmaking has truly revolutionized itself in recent years, bringing audiences stories which often seem too bizarre to be true. On this panel, leading documentary filmmakers expose how they choose their subjects and capture real life in new and innovative ways. You'll hear from Bobby Fischer Against the World director Liz Garbus, Big Men director Rachel Boynton, and God Loves Uganda director Roger Ross Williams. Film critic Eric Hynes moderates.

Roger Ross Williams, the director, God Loves Uganda, which opens theatrically Nov. 1 in San Francisco at the Roxie Theatre, joins us for an interview. Roger Ross Williams directed and produced Music by Prudence, winner of the 2010 Academy Award for documentary short subject. He is the first African American to win an Oscar for directing and producing a film. He has produced and directed dozens of hours of non-fiction programming for major television networks and cable channels. Williams has won numerous awards for his work. Currently, Williams has several projects in development, including a feature narrative film about the African American Baptist church titled Black Sheep. Visit http://www.godlovesuganda.com/ We close with a show recorded June 19, which closes with an interview with two directors, KATHERINE FAIRFAX WRIGHT - filmmaker; MALIKA ZOUHALI-WORRALL - filmmaker and LONGJONES - subject from the film, Call Me Kuchu, which screened at Frameline June 19, 2012. The film depicts the last year in the life of David Kato, a courageous, quick-witted and steadfast man whose wisdom and achievements were not fully recognized until after his death. While heartbreaking, the documentary traces a narrative that takes the viewer beyond the chronicle of victimization depicted in international news media: it tells the nuanced story of David and Kampala's kuchus as they work to change their fate, and that of other kuchus across Africa.depicts the last year in the life of a courageous, quick-witted and steadfast man whose wisdom and achievements were not fully recognized until after his death.

Today I will be participating in the Sista-toSista visiting team going to Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, California, which means I will be on the road at 6 AM, so we are going on a bit earlier and rebroadcasting a couple of popular shows with one new interview. On the occation of Mrs. Rosa Parks's anniversary of her passing October 24, we rebraodcast an interview with biographer Dr. Jeanne Theoharis, whose The Rebellious Life of Mrs, Rosa Parks dispells myths as it enlightens audiences to a truer picture of this phonomenal woman. We close with an interview with Roger Ross Williams, the director, God Loves Uganda, another wonderful selection at the 2013 UNAFF which continues through Sunday, October 27, 2013. God Loves Uganda opens theatrically Nov. 1 in San Francisco at the Roxie Theatre. Roger Ross Williams directed and produced Music by Prudence, winner of the 2010 Academy Award for documentary short subject. He is the first African American to win an Oscar for directing and producing a film. He has produced and directed dozens of hours of non-fiction programming for major television networks and cable channels. Williams has won numerous awards for his work. Currently, Williams has several projects in development, including a feature narrative film about the African American Baptist church titled Black Sheep. Visit http://www.unaff.org/2013/f_god.html

This week on the BIG show, Oscar-winning filmmaker, Roger Ross Williams will be our special guest to discuss his latest documentary, God Loves Uganda. Williams is the first African-American director to win an Academy Award for directing and producing a film, short or feature. Plus, with a strong slate of Black films in theaters this fall, we look back at the Class of 1991 and how this year stacks up. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Captain Phillips all on Episode 223 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

In this episode, Matthew Groves interviews Oscar-winner documentary director, Roger Ross Williams, about his film, God Loves Uganda, which tells the story of the influence of conservative Christian missionaries and the dangerous effect they have LGBT Ugandans as well as Ugandan politics and religion at large. Notes: Sorry about some of the fluctuations in audio in the interview. PBS - Independent Lens: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/