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Fog of TruthTalking and Dancing with DocJohn and Bart discuss three Documentaries that played at the Dancing with Film Fest in LA. The films we cover are ONE BUT MANY, FOLSOM’S RUN, and I NEED YOU: 53 YEARS OF THE BAND AMERICA. While we agree on two of the films, John and Bart have very different perspectives about America, specifically the band, not the country.
2025-07-2236 min
Fog of TruthUnderland with Robert Petit In this episode, Bart interviews Robert Petit about the documentary film "Underland." That showed at DC/DOX Robert discusses the recent screening of the film at DC Docs, describing it as a unique cinematic and poetic documentary that explores the depths beneath the earth. He shares insights into the film's production, the challenges faced by the filmmakers, and the process of casting the intriguing characters. Robert also highlights the importance of cinematography, sound design, and the team's collaborative efforts. The episode concludes with Robert's thoughts on the distribution and the significance of viewing the film on large screens.
2025-06-2317 min
Fog of TruthThe Right TrackBart talks to Shareen Anderson Director Melanie Thompson Survivor, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator, Coalition Against Trafficking Women and Yasmin Vafa Human Rights Attorney and Executive Director, Rights4Girl about their film The RIght Track Through the eyes of those who live it, this documentary spotlights the fight to end sex trafficking and human exploitation across North America. At its heart is the Survivor Model—a transformative approach that decriminalizes prostituted individuals while imposing strict penalties on pimps, traffickers, and sex buyers. Discover the coura...
2025-06-1714 min
Fog of TruthAny Problem is No ProblemIn a series of interviews with filmmakers showing work at DC/DOX, Bart talks to Alyssa Fedele and Zachary Fink about their new film "Any Problem is No Problem."
2025-06-1617 min
Fog of TruthThe Age of Audio a pod about podsJohn Justina and Bart talk about the new documentary, the Age of Audio, By Shaun Michael Colon.
2025-06-0323 min
Fog of TruthThe Liberians With Kim A SnyderBart interviews Kim A Snyder about her new film, "The Liberians," after its screening at the Dallas International FIlm Festival, where it won best Documentary.
2025-05-1230 min
Fog of TruthRESISTANCE OF VISIONJohn and Bart to talk to Anna Feder about the short films series Resistance of Vision The brainchild of San Francisco IndieFest founder/director Jeff Ross, with veteran film curator, documentarian, and cinema exhibition consultant Anna Feder serving as the Director of Programming, the Resistance of Vision film festival kicks off with debut presentations across the country, with screenings taking place in locations on each coast, as well as the Midwest and the South. The four short film programs/topics announced for the inaugural festival are Fight The Power (Racial Justice), Our Bodies, Our Choice (Gende...
2025-05-0422 min
Fog of TruthThank You Very MuchBart and John talk to Alex Braverman about his film, "Thank You Veyr Much," about Andy Kaufman
2025-05-0238 min
Fog of TruthGoodby Horses The Many Lives of Q LazzarusJohn and Bart talk to Eva Aridjis Fuentes about her new film Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus, which is playing in selected theaters nationwide.
2025-04-0425 min
Frankly FestivalsThe Tech EpisodeThis month, Jon and Bart discuss a broad topic that, while important for festivals – is really critical for filmmakers. Tech. Not cameras and lights, but hope to best prep your film for festival play. Now that everything is digital, things have been challenging – file compression issues, wrong aspect ratio, inappropriate sound mixes. Hear from three tech pioneers for best practices and tips to ensure perfect screenings.Our Guests:In 2011, GARRETT SERGEANT started SimpleDCP, one of the first DCP creation sites for indie filmmakers. He is a motion picture editor based in the Los Ange...
2025-04-011h 08
Fog of TruthSilent TreesSilent trees In this episode of The Fog of Truth, Bart interviews filmmaker Agnieszka Zwiefk, discussing her new film 'Silent Trees,' which won the Breakout Feature Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival. The film, available on Mubi, follows a young woman's resilience as she cares for her family in a refugee camp. Angelica shares her experiences meeting the protagonist, filming in challenging conditions, and incorporating animation based on the young woman's drawings. The conversation also touches on the fundraising process, the film's reception, and Angelica's future projects, including a forthcoming film about political divides in...
2025-03-0113 min
Fog of TruthEnd of Year in docs 2024 John Justina and Bart, together in PERSON!In this special episode of 'The Fog of Truth', hosts Bart John and Justina discuss the current state and future of documentaries, while recording together in Dallas for the first time. They talk about the attendance and challenges at regional film festivals, the shift towards streaming, the types of documentaries that succeed, and the impact of socio-political climates on documentary viewership. The conversation also touches upon the role of publicists, the importance of eventizing documentary screenings, and the potential threats from political changes. Despite the challenges, they express hope for the future of documentaries and stress the...
2024-12-3051 min
Frankly FestivalsYou Asked Us... We Answered!In this episode, hosts Jon Gann and Bart Weiss discuss the intricacies of film festivals, offering valuable advice for filmmakers. They explore the history and purpose of festivals, the challenges of organizing them, the importance of doing research before submitting films, and the necessity of building community and networking within the film festival circuit. Both hosts bring their wealth of experience to demystify the festival process and emphasize the critical aspects of festival submissions, programming, and participation for aspiring filmmakers. Get full access to Behind the Screens at reelplan.substack.com/subscribe
2024-12-031h 11
Fog of TruthSeparated, interview with Errol Morris and Jacob Soboroff The Fog of Truth: An Interview with Filmmakers of 'Separated' In this special episode of The Fog of Truth, Justina and Bart interview Errol Morris and Jacob Soboroff about their new film 'Separated,' set to air on MSNBC on December 7th. The film, adapted from Jacob Soboroff's book, includes explosive interviews and narrative vignettes that reveal the purpose behind immigration policies causing family separations. The discussion covers the genesis of the project, the emotional impact of the film, and the importance of its message in context to the Trump administration's policies. The filmmakers stress the ongoing relevance of the t...
2024-11-2618 min
Frankly FestivalsBest Practices, Transparency, and Ethics for Film FestivalsIt's finally here -- the long-awaited release of a new program from the Film Festival Alliance to create a set of best practices for festivals, including a searchable database for filmmakers to compare and contrast events, allowing them to create better festival strategies. Jon and Bart are joined by Bears Rebecca Fonte, the Artistic Director of aGLIFF/PRISM, and Gray Rodriguez, the Director of Communications for the Film Festival Alliance.Almost 12 years in the making, this new set of standards will revolutionize festivals, and assign a badge of professionalism and credibility to worthy events.
2024-10-311h 02
Frankly FestivalsHow did we get here? A history of Film FestivalsThis month, Jon & Bart discuss the history of film festivals, and where the industry is today, with Sky Sitney, the co-founder and festival director of DC/DOX, and the former festival director of AFI Docs (originally known as Silverdocs), and a professor at Georgetown University, and Mark Rabinowitz, co-founder of indieWIRE, producer, acquisitions executive, programmer, and a member of the Louisville Film Commission.We also talk about the big move ahead for Sundance, and honestly answer questions from filmmakers about festivals and filmmaking. Get full access to Behind the Screens at reelplan.substack.com...
2024-09-301h 14
Fog of Truth#Untruth The Psychology of Trumpism with Dan PartlandUntruth: The Psychology of Trumpism with Dan Partland In this episode of The Fog of Truth, Bart welcomes Dan Partland, the producer and director of Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism. They discuss Trumpism's psychological underpinnings, its comparison to Partland's previous film Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump, and the broader implications of authoritarianism, disinformation, and oligarchy in today's society. Introduction About the Film 'Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism' Comparison with 'Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump' The Role of Disinformation and Authoritarianism And aside from t...
2024-09-0931 min
Frankly FestivalsThe inherent divide between the interests of festivals and filmmakersWelcome to Frankly Festivals, a new podcast that explores the ecosystem of film events and filmmakers, in an attempt to demystify each others’ pressures and interests, in order to foster greater cooperation, understanding, and a stronger industry.This month, Jon & Bart speak with Lela Meadow-Conner, creative producer of “Chasing Chasing Amy”, former Executive Director of Film Festival Alliance, the co-creator of the Tallgrass Film Festival, and creator of the mamafilm microcinema and multi-city film series, and Geoff Marslett, award winning filmmaker of “Mars,” “Monkey vs. Robot,” and “Quantum Cowboys,” and teacher at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the U...
2024-08-201h 18
Fog of TruthThe Present and Future of Docs in TheatersThe Future of Theatrical Distribution: Challenges and Adaptations In this episode, John Justina and Bart discuss the evolving landscape of theatrical distribution, addressing the recent bankruptcies of Alamo Drafthouse theaters in Dallas and the acquisition of these theaters by Sony. They explore the broader implications for independent films and documentaries, the impact of corporate ownership on cinema culture, and the necessity for filmmakers to create unique, event-driven experiences to attract audiences. They also examine the challenges of promoting films in the digital age and the potential for documentaries to find new avenues for distribution beyond traditional theaters. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:08 The...
2024-07-0826 min
Fog of TruthWho is Stan Smith with an interview with Danny LeeWho is Stan Smith? A Journey Through Tennis, Fashion, and Legacy In this episode, John, Justina and Bart discusses the documentary film 'Who is Stan Smith?' which explores the life and legacy of tennis legend Stan Smith. Known for his peak achievements in the 60s and 70s, as well as his friendship with Arthur Ashe, Smith is also famously associated with the iconic Adidas Stan Smith tennis shoe. The film delves into his career, personal life, social impact, and enduring influence in fashion. The episode highlights the compelling narrative of his love story with wife Margie, and the broader...
2024-06-0523 min
Jared and JamesRabbit Hole Roundup 33: FIGHTING GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE | Chris Cuomo grifting, Bart Sibrel on JRE#askquestions #criticalthinking #ghostinthemachine #algorithms #rabbitholeroundup #JaredandJames #JaredWeiss In today's new Rabbit Hole Roundup, which if you guys didn't see my post from the other day, I will now be posting all of my truther content onto it's own Youtube channel-Rabbit Hole Roundup as well as IG-@jared_weiss and TikTok @rabbitholeroundup (everywhere else will be staying put as is) in an effort to give myself the best chance of success in spite of all of the frustrating efforts of big tech and all these platforms to censor, shadowban, and hide my content! So, on that note, in today's episode...
2024-05-1322 min
Fog of TruthWater Wars with Mario MatteiIn this episode of The Fog of Truth podcast, host Bart Weiss discusses the documentary 'Water Wars' with its director, Mario Mattei. The documentary, which recently screened at the Dallas International Film Festival, delves into the complex issue of water rights in West Texas, depicting a struggle over the control and distribution of one of the most vital resources. Mattei shares insights into his dual role in the project, his creative process, and the importance of visual storytelling across various mediums. The conversation highlights the documentary's exploration of American freedom, property ownership, and the ethical...
2024-05-0926 minFog of TruthOscar Nominated DocsJustina, Bart, and John are back! In this episode of 'The Fog of Truth', the hosts engage in a vibrant discussion about the Oscar-nominated short films. As they anticipate the Oscar celebration broadcast, they share their individual experiences and projects, including attending South by Southwest and working on book drafts. The debate opens with remarks on the absence of American-made documentaries in the best feature documentary category, celebrating international contributions instead. They meticulously review each short documentary nominee, providing insights into their themes, distribution, and impacts on audiences. The films discussed include 'The ABCs of Book Banning', 'The Barber of...
2024-03-0825 min
Fog of TruthThe Blind Eye Artist and ObjectsBart and John talk about two documentaries that have been playing the festival circuit and are now available at home. Bart Interviews, and Ashwin Chaudhary director of The Blind Eye Artist and Vincent Liota director of Objects.
2024-01-0928 minFog of TruthSound of the PoliceJustina, John and Bart review and discuss, Stanley Nelsons film The Sound of the Police.
2023-09-2122 minFog of TruthDocs we watch over and over again.John Wildman, Justina Walford, and Bart Weiss talk about documentary films we watch over and over again. John discusses "Echo in the Caynon", and Justina discusses "Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control," and Bart talked about "Primary."
2023-08-2420 min
Fog of TruthTRUE CRIMEBart Justina and John talk about true crime documraires edited by Zac Cousineau
2023-08-0529 min
Fog of TruthInterview with Roddy Bogawa about Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink FloydBart Interviews Roddy Bogawa, who tells the fascinating story of how this film came to be, and almost getting an interview with Daivd Bowie.
2023-07-1325 min
Fog of TruthJack Has a Plan, Interview with Bradley BermanAfter the joint review in the last Podcast, Bart interview the filmmaker Bradley Berman
2023-06-0819 minFog of TruthJack Has a Plan Joint Review Season 14 Episode 3John Bart and Justina Review the Documentary Jack has a Plan.
2023-06-0818 min
Fog of TruthPink Floyd X2Bart, Justina, and John talk about 2 new documentaries centering on Pink Floyd. The first is "Squaring the Circle (the story of hipgnosis)," a film by Anton Corbijn about the legendary company that made some of the most iconic album covers but started by working with Pink Floyd. The second, "Have you Got it Yet? The Story of Syd Barett and Pink Floyd," was made by one of the founders of Hipgnosis, Storm Thorgerson and Rody Bogawa. Storm started the film years ago and passed away in 2013. Bogawa picked it up and finished it.
2023-05-1826 min
Fog of TruthWomen in the Front seatBart Justina and John talk about the Documentary "Women in the Backseat" with Director Indy Saini and one of the Motorcyclists, Tiara Shipton.
2023-05-0421 minFog of TruthThe Pez Outlaw Episode 104John, Justina, and Bart talk about The Pez Outlaw, a documentary on Netflix This is a video episode!
2023-04-2018 minFog of Truthsun/slam/sxsw/oxBart, Justina, and John do a video episode! They talk about films from Sundance, Slamdance, SXSW, and Oxford Film Festivals. And there are dogs.
2023-04-1031 min
Fog of TruthEpisode 101! Nanook of the NorthBart Weiss and John Wildman go back to the early days of Documentary to celebrate the 101st episode of the Fog of Truth. John talks about the dogs!
2023-01-2616 minFog of TruthSeason 13 Episode 6 (Our 100th Episode!) The Best docs of 2022For our 100th Episode, we bring you the Best Documentaries of 2020. We bring back one of the original hosts Christopher Llewellyn Reed, along with John Wildman and Bart Weiss.
2023-01-1234 min
Fog of TruthSeason 13 Episode 5 Queer for FearJustina Walford, John Wildman, and Bart Weiss discuss the 4 part series "Queer for Fear" currently running on the shudder network.
2022-12-2925 min
Fog of TruthSeason 13 episode 4 Is That Black Enough for you?Bart, Justina, and John review and discuss Elvis Mitchell's film "is that Black Enough for You?"
2022-12-1530 minFog of TruthSeason 13 episode 3 The Subject is the SubjectBart Interviews Margaret Ratliff, one of the subjects in and one of the producers of the film Subject.
2022-12-0837 minFog of TruthSeason 13 Episode 2 Theaters of WarBart Interviers Roger Stahl, director of the Documentary Theaters of War If you've seen Top Gun or Transformers, you might suspect all that military machinery comes with strings attached. This influence is not limited to a handful of movies, though. A vast new trove of internal documents reveals that the Pentagon and CIA have doctored thousands of film and television scripts. Parting the curtains on this world, media professor Roger Stahl engages an array of other stunned scholars, frustrated veterans, PR insiders, and industry producers. He reveals in unsettling detail how the US military-industrial complex pushes a v...
2022-11-2111 min
Fog of TruthSeason 13 Episode 1- Not Depressing DocsJustina, John, and Bart try to cheer you up with NOT DEPRESSING DOCUMENTARIES. John talks about FINDING HER BEAT, Bart talks about CAT DADDIES and Justina Talks about BECOMING.
2022-10-2618 minFog of TruthSeason 12 Episode 7 Moonage DaydreamBart and John Discuss the Documentary experience that is Moonage Daydream.
2022-09-2520 minFog of TruthSeason 12 Episode 6 LABOR!Justina and Bart talk about the role of labor in the past and the present and discuss films that deal with labor.
2022-09-0316 minFog of TruthSeason 12 Episode 5 AbortionJohn Justina and Bart DIscuss documentaries that deal with Abortion rights.
2022-06-3018 min2022-06-0930 minFog of TruthSeason 12 Episode 3 Category WomanJustina John and Bart talk about "Catagory: Woman" a film that played at Hot Docs, there are some hot takes.
2022-05-1614 minFog of TruthSeason 12 Episode 2 FireboysJustine and Bart talk about the film Fireboys and have an interview with one of the directors Jake Hochendoner
2022-05-0117 minFog of TruthSeason 12 E , Docs in FestivalsJustina, John and Bart talk about films seen at SXSW, Oxford Film Festival, and Thin Line Fest
2022-04-1015 minFog of TruthFog of Truth 1107Justina, John and Bart have a late-night discussion about Dick Johnson is Dead, Sundance Docs, Tik Tok Docs, Annie Hall, and a funeral with dogs.
2022-02-0525 minFog of TruthFog of Truth Episode 1106 ProcessionJohn, Justina, and Bart talk about Robert Greens's Procession, Sundance, and industrial Musicals.
2022-01-1122 minFog of TruthEpisode 1105 The Best of 2021Justina, John, and Bart discuss their top 10 documentary lists of 2021, and former Fog of Truth co-host Christopher Llewellyn Reed chimes in his updates about him, his top 10 list, and his love life.
2021-12-3118 minFog of TruthSeason 11 Episode 4 The Beatles Get BackJohn Bart and Guest Host Bruce Richardson talk Beatles
2021-12-1727 min2021-11-2720 minFog of TruthFog of Truth Season 11 Episode 2John Justina and Bart interview Keith Maitland about his new film "Dear Mr. Broady"
2021-11-1820 min
Fog of TruthBonus Episode: Slamdance 2021In this bonus episode, we invite back our former cohost Summre Garber to talk about the documentary slate at the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival, where she is co-captain of the documentary-features program. Then we all discuss, in depth, the following three films: Code Name: Nagasaki, Everyone Wants to Be the Next Weismann and Holy Frit. This episode marks the departure of Chris Reed as permanent cohost, leaving Bart Weiss in charge of the future. Should be fun! Enjoy! Group Review Documentaries: Code Name: Nagasaki (Fredrik S. Hana, 2021) Everyone Wants to Be the Next Weismann (Alberto Triano, 2020) Holy...
2021-02-2635 min
Fog of TruthBonus Episode: Best Documentaries of 2020In this bonus episode, cohosts Bart and Chris revisit their favorite documentaries of 2020, and then invite, each in turn, six guest hosts from the past year to chat about their own favorites. Those guests, in alphabetical order, are: Hannah Buchdahl, Sandie Angulo Chen, Leslie Combemale, Roxana Hadadi, Lisa Sanchelo and Debra Zimmerman. Chris and Bart each gave a Top 10, while our guests each listed a Top 5. Those lists follows, below, in the order given on the episode. Enjoy, and see you in 2021! Chris’s List (in alphabetical order): Boys State (Amanda McBaine/Jesse Moss) Capital in th...
2020-12-2353 min
Fog of TruthWhite Noise / American DharmaWe wrap up Season 10 with returning guest host Anuradha Rana (Associate Professor, School of Cinematic Arts, DePaul University) as we review Daniel Lombroso's White Noise, a profile of some of the current leading figures among the alt-right. This leads to a discussion of the dangers of turning one's lens on problematic ideologues, given how the camera may amplify their message even as it deconstructs and criticizes it. From there, Bart and Chris interview the great Errol Morris, whose American Dharma offers a portrait of right-wing activist Steve Bannon. We've wanted to have Morris on an episode since we started, g...
2020-11-1157 min
Fog of TruthCitizen Bio / Picture a ScientistWe have our second new guest host of the season join us this week: Inkoo Kang, formerly of Slate and now of The Hollywood Reporter. Together, we review the new Showtime documentary Citizen Bio, which profiles the late Aaron Traywick and his (not so) merry band of biohackers at Ascendance Biomedical, and pair that with an interview that Bart and Chris conduct with Sharon Shattuck, one of the directors of Picture a Scientist, an examination of pervasive gender bias in the sciences. Yes, the nation may be riven by election madness and discord, but we thought we'd take a...
2020-11-0452 min
Fog of TruthThe Social Dilemma / Feels Good ManThe internet and its many connected sites and apps is a fraught place, filled with algorithms that manipulate the user beyond what she or he comes close to realizing. Both films we discuss this week, The Social Dilemma and Feels Good Man, look at the more sinister aspects of online culture. Returning guest host Jennifer Proctor joins us a for a review of the first, and then Bart and Chris interview the director, Arthur Jones, and producer, Giorgio Angelini, of the second. Afterwards, we all share a film much on our individual minds following the recent passing of Ruth...
2020-10-2152 min
Fog of TruthJimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President / Desert OneOur nation's 39th president, Jimmy Carter, is on the documentary docket this week as we review Mary Wharton's Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, joined by returning guest host Sedika Mojadidi. That film looks at Carter's love of music and how it helped shape both his insurgent 1976 campaign and his time in the White House, revealing the compassionate humanitarian in all his glory. Then, Bart and Chris interview the great Barbara Kopple about her Desert One, which analyzes what went wrong with Carter's attempted rescue of the American hostages held in Iran following its 1979 revolution. Just as much complexity, far...
2020-10-1453 min
Fog of TruthBird Island / Space DogsWe are back! We start Season 10 with two documentaries about the animal kingdom: Bird Island and Space Dogs. With returning guest host Leslie Combemale (owner of ArtInsights Gallery), we review the former, and then Bart and Chris interview Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter, the directors of the latter. Given the political season and the upcoming episodes that deal with all of that fraught material, we thought that we would first begin with a look at something else. But stay tuned, as more directly relevant topics to our current time are on the agenda … Group Review Documentary: ...
2020-10-0753 min
Fog of TruthFog FavoritesIn this special bonus episode, the last before we begin our momentous Season 10 … can you believe it? … Bart and Chris revisit some favorite moments from past shows, including: all the previous clip-montage intros; excerpts from our interviews with filmmakers Chelsea Hernandez, Stanley Nelson and Morgan Neville; an excerpt from Bart's interview with Patricia Aufderheide about Fair Use; an opening chatter sequence about Sexy Beast; a Doc Talk about James Bond; and a Doc Talk where guest host Sedika Mojadidi discussed her plans for her then new job as a college professor. You'll hear our former third cohost, the incomparable Summ...
2020-09-0244 min
Fog of TruthLaurens GrantIn this bonus episode, Bart and Chris interview filmmaker Laurens Grant, first briefly reviewing two of her documentaries, the 2016 Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement and the brand-new Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier, before launching into an in-depth examination of her career. Both a director and a producer, Grant has a lot to say about the art, craft and business of documentary cinema, as well as about the challenges of being a black woman in this industry. She offers wonderful insights that are especially relevant to the world of today, so listen in! In...
2020-07-3144 min
Fog of TruthThe Fight / A Thousand CutsIn this final episode of our 9th season, film critic Hannah Buchdahl (of chickflix.net) joins us to review the upcoming documentary on the many battles fought on our behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union in the age of Donald Trump, The Fight. Then, Bart and Chris interview Ramona Diaz about her (also upcoming) A Thousand Cuts, which profiles the challenges faced by journalist Maria Ressa, CEO of the Philippine news site Rappler, under the rule of strongman Rodrigo Duterte. Both films premiered at Sundance 2020, have also just played at AFI DOCS, and together form a bracing call...
2020-06-2456 min
Fog of TruthJeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich / Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyMoney makes the world go round, does it not? Let the capital flow, so its profits may trickle down in a wellspring of bounty for all … except that the greater the flow, the faster it trickles up, away from the masses and into the hands of a rarefied, entitled elite that never seems to stop wanting more. In this week’s episode, Women Make Movies’ Executive Director Debra Zimmerman joins us for a discussion of the new Netflix series Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, which follows the rapacious, billionaire pedophile’s life and career while giving voice to the women he abuse...
2020-06-1752 min
Fog of TruthDiana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy / Agave: The Spirit of a NationThis week, we briefly step away from our problems at home (while never forgetting or minimizing them) to celebrate the culinary traditions of our neighbors to the south. Guest host Sandie Angulo Chen (of Common Sense Media) joins us as we review Elizabeth Carroll’s Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy, which profiles the titular nonagenarian, British-born specialist of Mexican cuisine. Then, Chris interviews director Nick Kovacic about his 2018 documentary Agave: The Spirit of a Nation, which brings the viewer on a journey to Jalisco, Oaxaca, and other locations in Mexico to explore agave’s place in the economy and culture. Eat...
2020-06-1045 min
Fog of TruthBecoming / John Lewis: Good TroubleOur nation is burning, and the fire has deep roots in our past. The police violence against communities and people of color is nothing new, emerging from the legacy of slavery that taints our history. In this week’s episode, with guest host Lisa Sanchelo (of the podcast I Love That Movie!), we review Becoming, the recent documentary about Michelle Obama and her eponymous memoir. Then, Bart and Chris interview director Dawn Porter about her upcoming film John Lewis: Good Trouble, coming out on July 3. Given Congressman Lewis’ participation in the Civil Rights marches of the 1960s, the film is e...
2020-06-0355 minFog of TruthSpaceship Earth / We Are As GodsIn this week’s episode, we discuss cults (or not) and the science of climate change, de-extinction, space exploration and more, all in a brief 50 minutes, as we review Spaceship Earth and interview directors David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg about their We Are As Gods. Joining us as guest host this time is film critic and fellow podcaster Jessica Baxter (whose “Paid in Puke” is worth a listen). Looking for some exciting times and ideas of how to save humanity? Tune in to our show! Group Review Documentary: SPACESHIP EARTH (Matt Wolf, 2020) Available now on...
2020-05-2750 min
Fog of TruthNatalie Wood: What Remains Behind / Kubrick by KubrickWelcome back! We kick off Season 9 with two documentaries about famous film people, starting with a group review of the biopic Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind and then cutting to an interview with French director Gregory Monro about Kubrick by Kubrick, which would have premiered at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, had it happened. Joining us as guest cohost is critic Danielle Solzman, of Solzy at the Movies. Get ready for a profound journey into the cinematic firmament! Group Review Documentary: NATALIE WOOD: WHAT REMAINS BEHIND (Laurent Bouzereau, 2020) Is available on HBO NOW, HBO...
2020-05-2053 min
Fog of TruthThe Innocence FilesIn this bonus episode, Bart and Chris review the new nine-part Netflix documentary series The Innocence Files and then interview Sarah Dowland, director of the final episode. The series is divided into three sections – ““The Evidence,” “The Witness” and “The Prosecution” – each of which is comprised of three episodes, some of which are linked narratively, as well as thematically, and some of which stand alone. Dowland’s film tells the story of Kenneth Wyniemko, a Michigan man who served 9 years in jail for a crime he did not commit (a short sentence compared to most of the other subjects). A profile as much of t...
2020-04-2234 min
I Love that Movie!Minisode: Alternative Fiction Fest 2020 with Bart WeissBart Weiss joins me in this minisode to discuss Alternative Fiction Fest which will be streaming for free online from April 2-5.
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2020-03-3112 min
Let's Go!Col. Bart Weiss, Always be Prepared.A Heisman Trophy finalist from the Air Force Academy, Bart Weiss went onto a distinguished 30 year military career before returning to his hometown of Naples, Florida to serve as Director of Athletics at Community School of Naples. His words are based upon steeled experience.
2020-03-3032 min
Fog of TruthHow to Film Fest During a PandemicIn this bonus episode, Bart and Chris chat with Melanie Addington, Executive Director, Oxford Film Festival (which was supposed to run March 18-22); Leslie Raymond, Executive Director, Ann Arbor Film Festival (running online March 24-29); and Lela Meadow-Conner, Executive Director, Film Festival Alliance. Together, we discuss the current state of film festivals in the age of COVID-19, and how the move to online screenings is mostly a net positive, at least for now, and how the future might see greater inclusion of online elements, even as we (hopefully) return to something resembling normalcy. The times may be fraught, but...
2020-03-2528 min
Fog of TruthViral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations / The Monster Among UsDocumentarian and educator Elizabeth Coffman joins Bart and Chris to review Andrew Goldberg’s powerful examination of the resurgent scourge of antisemitism across the globe, the just released Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations. Bart then interviews Allen and Cynthia Mondell, directors of the 2008 documentary The Monster Among Us, which profiled antisemitism in Europe 10 years ago. Plus ça change … It may be a dispiriting topic, but we have a spirited conversation about the films and the issue, which should be of concern to everyone, everywhere. And so concludes our 8thseason. We’ll be back with a few bonus episode...
2020-03-0444 min
Fog of TruthThey’ve Gotta Have Us / Always in SeasonJoining Bart and Chris as guest host for a robust discussion of the three-part 2018 BBC documentary series They've Gotta Have Us, just recently released on Netflix, is film critic Roxana Hadadi. We discuss that program’s approach to the history of African American and Black British actors and directors in Hollywood. Then, Bart interviews director Jacqueline Olive about her film Always in Season, which explores America’s tortured legacy of lynching (we previously reviewed the documentary on episode 705). It’s a brutal subject, but one that cannot be ignored. Group Review Documentary: THEY’VE GOTTA HAVE US...
2020-02-2652 min
Fog of TruthMiss Americana / NarrowsburgHow high above soar the stars, enchanting us with their blazing glory! Or perhaps we only project such power onto them, and they are merely ordinary beings, elevated by our own desires. In today’s episode, guest host Leslie Combemale (the Cinema Siren, herself) joins us as we review the new Taylor Swift biopic Miss Americana, which just premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and is now available on Netflix. In addition, Chris interviews director Martha Shane about her documentary Narrowsburg, a tragicomic tale of grifters bedazzling a small town with promises of Hollywood glory. Join us for a lo...
2020-02-1951 min
Fog of Truth2020 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts / For SamaWell, the 2020 Academy Awards may have come and gone, but that’s no reason to stop watching the nominated films, even the ones that did not win. In this week’s episode, returning guest host Patricia Aufderheide joins Bart and Chris to discuss all 5 of the Oscar-nominated short documentaries, after which Chris interviews co-directors Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts (along with al-Kateab’s husband, Hamza) about their collaboration on the (also Oscar-nominated) documentary feature For Sama. Group Review Short Documentaries: IN THE ABSENCE (Yi Seung-Jun, South Korea, 28 min.) Available in select theaters or at www...
2020-02-1250 min
Fog of TruthThe Edge of Democracy / Citizen KDemocracy is under worldwide threat, from dictators, would-be dictators and those followers who seek power at the expense of liberty. In this week’s episode, we discuss two recent documentaries about this very trend. First, with guest host Mirella Martinelli – a Brazilian filmmaker living in Florida – we review Petra Costa’s Oscar-nominated The Edge of Democracy, which tells the disturbing tale of Brazil’s takeover by right-wing forces. After that, Bart and Chris interview prolific documentarian Alex Gibney on his latest movie, Citizen K, about formerly imprisoned, and now exiled, Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky. These are scary times. Be afraid, be v...
2020-02-0551 min
Fog of TruthSlamdance 2020Welcome to Season 8! In this episode, we invite back our old friend and cohost Summre Garber to talk about the documentary slate at the 2020 Slamdance Film Festival, where she is co-captain of the documentary-features program. We learn what she is up to now and hear about her favorites at this year’s fest. In addition, Bart and Chris interview the directors of two of those movies, Film About a Father Who (Lynne Sachs) and Jasper Mall (Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb). Enjoy! Group Review Documentaries: BASTARDS' ROAD (Brian Morrison, 2020) BIG FUR (Dan Wayne, 2019) FILM ABOUT A FA...
2020-01-2946 min
Fog of TruthInterview with Morgan NevilleIn this bonus episode, cohosts Bart Weiss and Chris Reed talk with Oscar-winning documentarian Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom), discussing his career and thoughts on the art of filmmaking. In addition, we consider two different approaches to the same topic, comparing Neville’s 2018 nonfiction Won’t You Be My Neighbor? to Marielle Heller’s 2019 fictional A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, each of which take the late, great Fred Rogers as their subject. Listen in for a vibrant conversation on documentaries and more! Other Films (and One Show) Mentioned: Best of Enemies: Buckley vs. Vidal (Robert Gordon/M...
2020-01-1432 min
Fog of TruthBest Documentaries of 2019In this bonus episode, cohosts Bart and Chris revisit their favorite documentaries of 2019, and then invite, each in turn, all the podcast’s Season 7 guest hosts to chat about their favorites. Those guests, in order of appearance, are: Sedika Mojadidi, Betsy McLane, Anuradha Rana, Jennifer Proctor, Sonali Gulati and Patricia Aufderheide. Given how many films Chris and Bart always watch, they each listed ten films, while each guest host only listed five. Enjoy, and see you in 2020! Chris’s List (in alphabetical order): American Factory (Steven Bognar/Julia Reichert) Apollo 11 (Todd Douglas Miller) The Brink (Alison Klay...
2019-12-2352 min
Fog of TruthMike Wallace Is Here / This Is Not a MovieFor our final episode of Season 7, we invite Patricia Aufderheide, of American University, back on the show (she was Bart’s interview subject, discussing her role in developing the modern rules of Fair Use, on our August 28 bonus episode). The theme this time is the role of journalism in today’s world (and how we got here), as we review the new documentary Mike Wallace Is Here and Chris interviews director Yung Chang of This Is Not a Movie, about the journalist Robert Fisk. It’s been an exciting season, with a different guest host for each episode. Stay tuned...
2019-10-3055 min
Fog of TruthAlways in Season / FlanneryAs our seventh season enters its final third, Bart and Chris join guest host Sonali Gulati, a filmmaker and faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University, for a review of Jacqueline Olive’s searing look back at America’s violent history of lynching, Always in Season. Then, Bart interviews Elizabeth Coffman, co-director of Flannery, a documentary about the late, great southern writer Flannery O’Connor, which was just awarded the inaugural Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film. Inspiring artists deserve inspiring discussions, and that’s what we bring to the podcast. Enjoy! Group Review Documentary: AL...
2019-10-2351 min
Fog of Truth#FemalePleasure / Searching EvaThis week, we welcome guest host Jennifer Proctor, filmmaker and Associate Professor of Journalism and Screen Studies at University of Michigan-Dearborn, for a robust discussion of the new documentary#FemalePleasure and its examination of female agency in the modern world. Following that group review, we play Chris’s interview with director Pia Hellenthal and writer Giorgia Malatrasi, co-creators of Searching Eva, a highly stylized portrait of feminist intellectual and sex worker Eva Collé. Join us as we follow women forging their own paths, patriarchy be damned. Group Review Documentary: #FEMALEPLEASURE (Barbara Miller, 2019) Begins rele...
2019-10-1649 min
Fog of TruthMemory: The Origins of Alien / Beyond the BolexJoining us this week is documentarian Anuradha Rana – Associate Professor, School of Cinematic Arts, DePaul University – as we discuss Alexandre O. Philippe’s Memory: The Origins of Alien and interview director Alyssa Bolsey and cinematographer Camilo Lara of Beyond the Bolex. Both films deal, albeit in very different ways, with behind-the-scenes looks at the art of filmmaking. From blood-curdling chest-bursting scenes to the perfect windup, rotating-lens-turret camera, we’ve got you covered. Group Review Documentary: MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN (Alexandre O. Philippe, 2019) Now playing in theaters and on demand Film Featured i...
2019-10-0951 min
Fog of TruthHarlan County U.S.A. / American FactoryFor this second episode of our current season we try something new with a look back at an important film from the past, Barbara Kopple’s 1976 Harlan County U.S.A., which won the 1977 Best Documentary Oscar. Why this trip down docu-memory lane? Two reasons: 1) our guest host this week is actually a guest historian, Betsy McLane, who not only knows just about everything there is to know about documentary history, but also knows quite a lot about Kopple; and 2) the coal miners of Harlan County, Kentucky, are once again on strike, gaining national and international attention over the su...
2019-10-0254 minI Love that Movie!Docufest 2019 with Bart WeissBart Weiss joins us in this episode to talk about DocuFest. Dallas VideoFest 32 presents DocuFest, featuring dozens of documentary features and also shorts, over four days, Oct. 3-6, 2019, at Angelika Film Center - Dallas (5321 E Mockingbird Ln Suite 230, Dallas.)
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2019-09-2832 min
Fog of TruthCold Case Hammarskjöld / Crime + PunishmentWe are back for a new season, and this time with a series of guest hosts – a new one each episode – to accompany Bart and Chris on their journey through documentary cinema. Our guest for this episode is filmmaker Sedika Mojadidi, whose Facing the DragonI mentioned on our April 17 bonus episode. We review Danish director Mads Brügger’s Cold Case Hammarskjöld, a wild romp of an investigative movie, just recently released in theaters, and interview director Stephen Maing about last year’s Crime + Punishment. Curious about the connection? Listen on … Finally, at the end, in “Doc Talk,” since Sedika has...
2019-09-2550 min
Fog of TruthBonus Episode: Patricia Aufderheide and Fair UseIn this bonus episode, Bart interviews Patricia Aufderheide, of American University’s Center for Media & Social Impact, about how she first developed the guidelines for “fair use,” those rules whereby documentary filmmakers place footage from other sources in their films without fear of lawsuits. It’s one of the most important developments in the nonfiction filmmaking worldof the last 20 years, and Aufderheide made it happen. This is her story. Films and Texts Mentioned: Best Practices in Fair Use manual (American University, School of Communication, Center for Social Media) Documentary Film: A Very Short Introduction, by Patrici...
2019-08-2833 min
Fog of TruthThe Great HackRelease date – 7/24/19 Bonus Episode – “The Great Hack” This bonus episode features a review of the new Netflix documentary The Great Hack – which opens today on the site – and an interview with its directors, Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim, from this year’s AFI DOCS film festival. The film discusses both the 2016 Brexit and 2016 U.S. presidential elections and how the public’s personal data was misused by the now-defunct political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica. It’s a visually exciting and dramatically gripping look at how social-media activity leads to the hacking of our brains. Sadly, this is also...
2019-07-2434 min
Fog of TruthBe Natural / Making WavesThere are no shortage of documentaries on various aspects of film history and we discuss a few of them plus we have a group review of BE NATURAL and Chris interviews Midge Costin of MAKING WAVES. Group Review Documentary: BE NATURAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ALICE GUY BLACHE (2018) / USA (Director / Producer: Pamela B. Green) Now playing at select theatres nation-wide Film Featured in Interview Portion: MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND (2019) / USA (Director: Midge Costin / Producers: Bobette Buster, Midge Costin, & Karen Johnson) No...
2019-06-2659 min
Fog of Truth2019 AFI DOCSThis episode is dedicated to 2019 AFI DOCS featuring an interview with Festival Director Michael Lumpkin, group discussion of three features playing this year and an interview with Chris and Linda Goldstein Knowlton of WE ARE THE RADICAL MONARCHS. Group Review of Three films at 2019 AFI Docs: Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project / 2019 (Director: Matt Wolf) Slay the Dragon / 2019 (Directors: Barak Goodman & Christopher Durrance) We Believe in Dinosaurs / 2019 (Directors: Clayton Brown & Monica Long Ross Film Featured in Interview Portion: We are the Radical Monarchs / 2019 (Director: Li...
2019-06-1958 min
Fog of TruthInstant Dreams / Vision PortraitsThis week we look at documentaries about photography, polaroid film and ways of seeing as we review INSTANT DREAMS and Chris interviews Rodney Evans, the director of VISION PORTRAITS. Group Review Documentary: INSTANT DREAMS (2018) / USA (Director: Willem Baptist / Producer: Pieter van Huystee) Now playing in select theaters nationally and internationally. Film Featured in Interview Portion: VISION PORTRAITS (2019) / USA (Director: Rodney Evans / Producers: Rodney Evans, H. Robert Wunder) Opening in New York on August 9 (at the Metrograph) and in Los Angeles on August 23. Other Documentaries Mentioned:...
2019-06-1259 min
Fog of TruthKnock Down the House / Running with BetoPolitics is the theme this week as we discuss election and political documentaries, review KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE, and Bart interviews David Modigliani of RUNNING WITH BETO. Group Review Documentary: KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE (2019) / USA (Director: Rachel Lears / Producers: Rachel Lears, Robin Blotnick, Sarah Olson) Now playing on Netflix Film Featured in Interview Portion: RUNNING WITH BETO (2019) / USA (Director: David Modigliani / Producers: David Modigliani, Rebecca Feferman, Greg Kwedar, Rachel Ecklund, Nancy Schafer, Michelle Modigliani) Now playing on HBO Other Fil...
2019-06-0556 min
Fog of TruthBisbee ‘17 / Building the American DreamThis week we look at documentaries about immigration (and specifically about migrant workers) as we review BISBEE ‘17 and have an interview with Chelsea Hernandez of BUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM. Group Review Documentary: BISBEE ‘17 (2018) / USA (Director: Robert Greene / Producers: Douglas Tirola, Bennett Elliott, Susan Bedusa) Now playing on iTunes Film Featured in Interview Portion: BUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM (2019) / USA (Director: Chelsea Hernandez / Producers: Chelsea Hernandez, Marisol Medrano) Now playing at select screenings nation wide Other Films Mentioned: 306 Hollywood / 2018 (Directo...
2019-05-2953 min
Fog of TruthThey Shall Not Grow Old / Apollo 11Many documentaries use archival footage in different ways, sometimes the entire film is archival and other times it is interwoven with new footage, or altered or animated to create a completely new and different work. This week we chat a bit about all of these variations and review the recent archival masterpiece, THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD and Chris interviews Todd Douglas Miller of APOLLO 11. Group Review Documentary: THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD (2018) / UK, New Zealand (Director: Peter Jackson / Producers: Peter Jackson, Clare Olssen) Now playing on Amazon, Vudu, YouTube & Google P...
2019-05-221h 00
Fog of TruthSXSW 2019For SXSW we discuss two of the films playing this year, RAISE HELL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS and PAHOKEE, and Bart & Chris interview the filmmakers from Austin Texas. SXSW Films Covered: Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins / 2019 (Director:Janice Engel) Pahokee / 2019 (Directors: Patrick Bresnan & Ivete Lucas) Other Documentaries and Film Festivals Mentioned: AFI DOCS DOC NYC Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Hot Docs Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival The Se...
2019-03-131h 04
Parenting Peak Performers PodcastEpisode 48: Col. Bart Weiss on Support, Humility, and ExcellenceWhat does athletics teach you? It’s not about you, it’s about the other ten guys on that team, the other four in basketball...it’s about everyone working together for a common purpose, for a common goal, and you shouldn’t care who gets the credit as long as you accomplish that goal. - Col. Bart Weiss Col. Bart Weiss is the Director of Athletic Operations at the Community School of Naples, in Naples, FL. He has a truly impressive background in sport and at the United States Air Force. He recently retired...
2019-03-1237 minI Love that Movie!Mini Episode on Docufest with Bart WeissBart Weiss, the founder and artistic director of Videofest, joins us this week to discuss Docufest and some of its hilights. Docufest runs in Dallas from October 10-14, 2018 and is in it's 31st year!
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2018-10-0935 minI Love that Movie!24 Hour Video Race- Bart WeissThis week Bart Weiss joins us to talk about the 24 Hour Video Race. Bart, is the director of Dallas Video Fest and the producer for KERA's Frame of Mind. He is also the president of the Video Dallas Association and the artistic director of 3 Stars Cinema a monthly Jewish film series. In this episode we talk about the history of the 24 hour video race, how to enter, and, and what contestants can walk away with from this experience.
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2018-03-2730 min