Bring Your Own Doc: Meet the Filmmakers Behind the ‘WEINER’ Documentary

“WEINER,” a documentary about former New York Congressman Anthony Weiner, is explored with directors Elyse Steinberg & Josh Kriegman. The directors explain how they attempted to portray Weiner as more than just a tabloid punchline by painting a more nuanced,…

‘HOLY HELL’: Director of Cult Documentary Interviewed

“Holy Hell,” a documentary directed by Will Allen, tells of the filmmaker’s time with the Buddhafield, a Los Angeles–based “spiritual group” he joined in the 1980s. Director Will Allen shares clips from the documentary as well as the trailer, and…

‘GLEASON’: From NFL Star to ALS Diagnosis

GLEASON a documentary capturing the first five years of former New Orleans Saint defensive back Steve Gleason who, at the age of 34, was diagnosed with ALS. Filmmaker Clay Tweel discusses Steve’s life and ALS technology today. Tweel also breaks…

‘CLAUDE LANZMANN: THE SPECTRES OF THE SHOAH’ with Director Adam Benzine

CLAUDE LANZMANN: SPECTRES OF THE SHOAH is an Academy Award-nominated documentary short film exploring the life, work and creation of SHOAH by French director Claude Lanzmann. Journalist and first time filmmaker Adam Benzine discusses Lanzmann’s 12-year journey to create his…

‘AMY’ on Bring Your Own Doc: Director Asif Kapadia and Former Manager Nick Shymansky

AMY, the Amy Winehouse documentary that reveals the private and often misunderstood rise and fall of the singer-songwriter, is shared with clips and the trailer by director Asif Kapadia and Winehouse’s former manager Nick Shymansky. Through the use of archival…

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