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Life in the Credits134 Children of Men with Filmmaker Ben RekhiBen Rekhi, Filmmaker, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Children of Men, a 2019 sci-fi thriller film. Ben shares what it’s like having a career as a writer, director, and producer of feature and documentary films. He discusses interning with Roger Deakins on O Brother, Where Art Thou?, working in film finance at IM Global, and winning Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 Gawad Urian Awards as well as Best Actress at the 69th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards for Watch List. Ben plays our “Evil Plans” game.
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2024-09-041h 01
Wellness WizardsAnxiety and Motivation ft. Filmmaker Ben RekhiLife throws curveballs, but you don't have to face them alone! Dr. Rachna Rekhi, Maya, and Neal are joined by their inspiring uncle, the famous Ben Rekhi, a Hollywood filmmaker, in this episode of Growing Healthier Together! Uncle Ben opens up about his experience with depression and shares the tools that helped him overcome it: reaching out to family, therapy, meditation, and finding a positive outlook on life. This is an episode you WON'T want to miss, packed with practical tips and honest conversation about mental health. #mentalhealthawareness #depression #family #therapy #meditation #hollywood #GrowingHealthierTogether #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealthsupport
2024-03-2827 min
The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel#26 The Story the Media Isn't Telling You ft. Ben RekhiWhy do we only hear stories of division? Why does unity seem impossible? This week, Manu talks with Ben Rekhi, a writer, director, and producer focusing on "The Reunited States" project. Join the conversation as they dissect the nation's divisions, explore the impact of current media, and delve into a myriad of pressing topics.Episode 26 guest: Meet Ben Rekhi, director, producer and screenwriter.Ben Rekhi’s info:Website: https://www.benrekhi.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenRekhiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rekh_creation/
2023-11-271h 12
The Whole Person RevolutionFilm and Social ChangeMost of us have a movie in our memory banks that changed, forever after, the way we understand the nature of reality, of life in this world. Award-winning filmmaker Ben Rekhi has committed his talents to the conviction that movies are uniquely equipped to educate our emotions and shape our beliefs. Ben has directed and produced films as wide-ranging as Waterborne, The Ashram, Watch List, and The Reunited States, and he has more up his sleeve. In this episode, Rekhi reflects with Anne on the relationship between film and social change—what it has been, what it is today, and wh...
2023-03-2854 min
The Neil Haley ShowThe Neil Haley Show 06-16-21Today on the Neil Haley Show, Neil will interview Ben Rekhi, director of the documentary The Reunited States. Followed by, Margo Lenmark talks more about her book on the Light in the Mourning Podcast. Next, Neil interviews Author Gordon Javna. Finally, Mike Vilardi talks about Winning Tax Solutions on the Mike Vilardi Show.
2021-06-1659 min
The Neil Haley ShowEp. 449 - The Neil Haley ShowToday on the Neil Haley Show, Neil will interview Ben Rekhi, director of the documentary The Reunited States. Followed by, Margo Lenmark talks more about her book on the Light in the Mourning Podcast. Next, Neil interviews Author Gordon Javna. Finally, Mike Vilardi talks about Winning Tax Solutions on the Mike Vilardi Show.
2021-06-1400 min
Sikh Meets WorldBen Rekhi, Writer, Producer, and DirectorBen Rekhi is an award-winning Sikh filmmaker from northern California. From working with the Coen brothers to producing Hindi horror films, he has made a name for himself in the film industry. His notable past work includes Waterborne (2005) and The Ashram (2018), and most recently, he directed Watch List (2019) in Manila, a crime thriller set in the drug underworld during the time of Rodrigo Duterte's extrajudicial killings. The film was nominated for a Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.Ben has recently turned to documentaries including his recent film, The Reunited States. The documentary is...
2021-06-1136 min
Celebrity InterviewsBen Rekhi, Director - The Reunited StatesToday on the Neil Haley Show, Neil will interview Director Ben Rekhi. Ben talks about his life journey and his latest documentary The Reunited States.
2021-06-1021 minThe Neil Haley ShowThe Neil Haley Show 06-10-21Today on the Neil Haley Show, Neil will interview Director Ben Rekhi. Ben will tell us about his life journey and latest documentary The Reunited States. Followed by, Neil will interview Abby Lee Miller of Abby Lee Dance Company and Dr. Hooman Melamed. Abby and Dr. Hooman will talk about how they connected and their future projects.
2021-06-1059 minThe Neil Haley ShowEp. 445 - The Neil Haley ShowToday on the Neil Haley Show, Neil will interview Director Ben Rekhi. Ben will tell us about his life journey and latest documentary The Reunited States. Followed by, Neil will interview Abby Lee Miller of Abby Lee Dance Company and Dr. Hooman Melamed. Abby and Dr. Hooman will talk about how they connected and their future projects.
2021-06-0800 min
Arroe Collins Play It Forward: Missed OpportunityPlay It Forward Episode 195 With Director Ben RekhiHey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 195 with Ben Rekhi director of Reunited States.The documentary follows everyday heroes on the courageous journey of bridging our divides; including Susan Bro, the mother of Heather Heyer who has become an outspoken anti-racism advocate; Erin and David Leaverton, a Republican couple from Texas who travelled to all 50 states in an at...
2021-02-1711 min
Wiki Politiki with Steve BhaermanRaj Krishna - The Reunited States of AmericaRaj Krishna – The Reunited States of AmericaYes, Virginia (and the Other 49 States) – There IS a Sane and Sacred CenterAired Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM ESTInterview with “Reunited States of America” Film Maker Raj Krishna“We need more visionaries and fewer divisionaries.” — Swami BeyondanandaIn the wake of the most contentious presidential election of our lifetime… there has indeed been an awakening.There has been a subtle yet world-changing shift toward what we are calling political climate change – warmer hearts and cooler heads. Even in selecting Biden ov...
2021-02-1756 minadaptation – Film School Radio hosted by Mike KasparReunited States – Director Ben Rekhi and Subject Susan BroAt a time when America is ripping apart at the seams, The REUNITED STATES is a powerful and urgent documentary that follows the unsung heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political and racial divides. Susan Bro, who lost … Continue reading →
2021-02-1000 min
Rants, Raves & Rock 'n RollThe Reunited States - Filmmaker Ben Rekhi on Big Blend RadioWhile the country is split into two warring factions, The Reunited States is an urgent documentary that follows four everyday heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political divides. This powerful and urgent documentary focuses on hope and solutions instead of dwelling in our differences. Based on the book of the same name by Mark Gerzon, “The Reunited States” is out now in Virtual Cinemas and will be available on VOD platforms February 9, 2021. This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker Ben Rekhi. More: https://reunitedstates.tv/Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Bi...
2021-02-0446 min
Rants, Raves & Rock ’n RollThe Reunited States - Filmmaker Ben Rekhi on Big Blend RadioWhile the country is split into two warring factions, The Reunited States is an urgent documentary that follows four everyday heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political divides. This powerful and urgent documentary focuses on hope and solutions instead of dwelling in our differences. Based on the book of the same name by Mark Gerzon, “The Reunited States” is out now in Virtual Cinemas and will be available on VOD platforms February 9, 2021. This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker Ben Rekhi. More: https://reunitedstates.tv/
Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Bi...
2021-02-0446 min
The Braver Angels PodcastPresenting The Reunited States | Director Ben Rekhi & Erin Leaverton with Ciaran O'Connor & John Wood, Jr.The Reunited States is a groundbreaking documentary film by filmmaker Ben Rekhi, executive produced by Van Jones and Meghan McCain. The documentary follows the journeys of 5 Americans from across the political spectrum as they challenge themselves and the people around them to rediscover the shared humanity and imagine a path towards a healed nation.Ben Rekhi alongside Erin Leaverton, one of the subjects of the documentary, join John and Ciaran to talk about the mission of the film, the stories behind it, and the challenges facing the bridgebuilding movement in a polarized world.Watch the virtual premier of The...
2021-02-0157 min
Overnight AmericaBen RekhiHost Ryan Wrecker spends the hour talking with Ben Rekhi, director of The Reunited States, now showing as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a 5-star review: apple.co/2Of49Bv and subscribe to Overnight America on other great apps like Radio.com If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX 1120AM. We welcome your calls at 800-925-1120. Like and follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RyanWreckerRadio/
2020-11-1139 min
Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond#273: Ben RekhiDerek is joined by writer/director/producer Ben Rehki to discuss how the pandemic has affected his career, what may happen with the movie theater business model, and what the “new normal” could possibly be for the entertainment industry. Ben also talks about discovering his love of filmmaking at an early age, learning a wealth of knowledge on the set of “O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?,” the challenges of creating his film “Watch List,” and how it relates to events happening in the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-201h 01
Syxx Sense MediaExclusive: Director Ben Rekhi Talks 'Watch List'Watch List is one of those films that pulls no punches when it comes to realism. For some, that's a great thing, like when watching a period piece or war drama. However, when the true-to-life aspects of a movie revolve around something like Philippine's President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, it hits the viewer with the equivalent to brass knuckles covered in razor blades and dripping with lemon juice. There's the impact, the bleeding, then the sting.
This is not a bad thing by any stretch. It is, however, a challenge for an audience that may be in a...
2020-08-1928 min