In this episode of True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal Tale, Celene Beth sits down with Polly Kotowski, a seasoned true crime producer and trauma survivor whose unique perspective brings depth and empathy to her work. Polly reflects on her experiences producing for shows like The Dr. Phil Show, Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, The Murder Squad: Jensen and Holes, and her current role on the daily syndicated series True Crime News.
Together, they explore their collaborative producing styles on a new series and discuss the essential role empathy plays in crafting meaningful true crime narratives. Polly shares her thoughts on resilience, the importance of supporting survivors, and the responsibility producers have in handling sensitive stories. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation filled with insight, passion, and a little school pride- Go Zags!
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Polly's book: https://www.amazon.com/Marble-Dealer-Fire-Ice-Chronicles/dp/B0C7YYVF4F