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Madison Young talks about her docuseries "Submission Possible"

Tom Shepard talks about his documentary UNSETTLED: Seeking Refuge in America. The film looks at the plight of LGBTQ refugees and asylum-seekers who are forced to flee their homeland because of violence and persecution often at the hands of homophobic family members.

Adrienne Vanderocker, a multi-talented singer/songwriter and performance artist, talks about her indie music project— VANDEROCKER, an eclectic blend of devotional music, roadhouse blues, trip-hop, avant-garde, and indie-pop. Listen to the candid interview plus tracks from VANDEROCKER.

On this episode of Center Stage, I sit down with one of Canada’s most original and boundary-pushing filmmakers—Bruce McDonald—to talk about his wild and surreal film Dreamland. Known for his genre-defying work, McDonald takes us on a darkly stylish ride where a narcissistic crime boss, a haunted hitman, a child-stealing vampire, and a nod to jazz legend Chet Baker collide in a cinematic fever drea...

At the intersection of movement and emotion lies If I Sound Happy, That’s Your Mistake—a hauntingly beautiful short dance film that premiered as part of the 2020 Dance Camera West Virtual Film Festival. In this intimate conversation, I sat down with the film’s creative duo, choreographer Matilda Sakamoto and filmmaker Derrick Belcham, to explore the delicate process of translating inner turmoil in...

A FINE LINE: HOW MOST AMERICAN KIDS ARE KEPT OUT OF THE BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

César Díaz talks about his film "Our Mothers" (Nuestras Madres)on Center Stage with Mark Gordon.

Robert Jury talks about his film Working Man.

On this episode of Center Stage, I sit down with filmmaker Tom Shadyac to talk about his deeply personal and thought-provoking documentary I AM. Known for directing blockbuster comedies like Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, and Bruce Almighty, Tom made a dramatic turn after a life-changing bicycle accident left him questioning everything he thought he knew about success, happiness, and purpose. In I AM, To...

Jim Akin talks about making the film THE OCEAN OF HELENA LEE. For more Center Stage with Mark Gordon Website - www.stageandscreen.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/MGCenterStage Instagram - www.instagram.com/mgcenterstage/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/Center-Stage-347190296482/

Composer Edwin Wendler talks about writing music for the horror films Unnatural, I Spit on Your Grave 3, and Tales of Halloween.

On this special episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sat down with the beloved and charismatic Davy Jones to talk about his unforgettable journey as a member of The Monkees. Bursting onto the scene in the 1960s as part of a made-for-TV band that quickly became a pop culture phenomenon, Davy and The Monkees delivered infectious hits, zany humor, and a spirit that defined a generation. In our conver...

Halina Dyrschka talks about making the documentary BEYOND THE VISIBLE - Hilma af Klint

Hanan Harchol talks about his latest film, "About a Teacher."

On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon speaks with award-winning author Eliot Pattison about his latest novel, The King's Beast: A Mystery of the American Revolution. Known for his richly detailed historical thrillers, Pattison returns with a gripping tale set in the turbulent days of America’s fight for independence. In The King's Beast, former Scottish exile Duncan McCallum finds himself e...

The following track features Brian Knappenberger (Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press), Eve Marson (Dr. Feelgood: Dealer or Healer?), Amy Berg (Deliver Us from Evil), Singer, songwriter Sting, Don Randi (The Wrecking Crew), Elliott Lester (Nightingale), Harry Shearer (The Simpsons), and Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch). For more Center Stage with Mark Gordon Website - www.stageandscreen.com Twitte...