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Bart, John and Justina are joined by Melissa Shea and Andrew Shea, to talk about their new very important film  Flag day! 

This interview explores the making of a powerful documentary about the Lorraine Motel, its historical significance, and its cultural impact. The conversation covers the film's development, archival research, and its importance in preserving African American history. Key Topics The evolution of the Lorraine Motel documentary Archival research and footage collection Cultural significance of the Lorr...

In this episode of the Fog of Truth, Bart John and Justina delve into the complexities of disinformation, the role of media in society, and the necessity of critical thinking in navigating the digital landscape. They emphasize the importance of being informed and discerning consumers of information. But mostly is it about Amy Goodman and the great film that Carl Deal and  Tia Leesin made about her...

Benjamin Florey on 'Shuffle': Recovery, Fraud in Treatment, and Building Impact Beyond the Film The Fog of Truth returns with an interview with filmmaker Benjamin Florey about his documentary Shuffle, described as a powerful film on drug abuse and institutions that harm people through fraud in addiction treatment. Florey explains why he framed the film with his own sobriety story, citing authentic...

Suzannah Herbert and Darcy McKinnon discusses their feature film Natchez. The story begins with a wedding invitation that sparks an exploration of how historic locations are utilized for modern purposes, leading to a road trip through the South and research into the antebellum era. Initial filming faced setbacks when access was denied by the board of a plantation, prompting a pivot to Natchez, Mis...

In this episode of Fog of Truth, Bart, John, and guest Daphne Street, an opera aficionado, discuss the documentary about Ai Weiwei's modern adaptation of Puccini's last opera, 'Turandot.' They explore Weiwei's unique interpretation, which highlights feminism and political discourse, and the challenges faced during production, including COVID-19 disruptions and Weiwei's brief incarceration. The doc...

Bart, John, and Justina Explor 'Commune': A Dive into the History and Ideals of Communal Living In this episode of 'Fog of Truth', the hosts delve into the movie 'Commune', a documentary made 20 years ago about a 40-year-old commune in Northern California. The film serves as a time capsule, exploring the lives of people who lived at Black Bear Ranch. The discussion explores the challenges and comp...

The Fog of Truth Episode 101: Interview with Nim Shapira In the 101st episode of The Fog of Truth, Bart interviews filmmaker Nim Shapira about his new documentary, which chronicles the aftermath of the October 7th attacks and the subsequent putting up and taking down of Photos of the hostages taken by Hamas, in New York City.    Shapira discusses the emotional significance behind the posters put u...

Alan Govenar, talks about his work over the year, including his organization Documentary Arts. He then goes through the jounney about making this new film about Jasper Texas.

An Interview with Kossakovsky about his new film Architection. The discussion goes back to the begining of cinema and how sound changed cinema language, and why archetects should use stone instead of concrete. 

John 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.  

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 intr...

Bart 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 it...

In 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."

John Justina and Bart talk about the new documentary, the Age of Audio, By Shaun Michael Colon.

Bart interviews Kim A Snyder about her new film, "The Liberians," after its screening at the Dallas International FIlm Festival, where it won best Documentary.

John 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...

Bart and John talk to Alex Braverman about his film, "Thank You Veyr Much," about Andy Kaufman

John 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.  

Silent 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 c...

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. T...

Justina Walford talks about the documentary Don't Fall in Love with Yourself with director Jon Nix and the film's subject Justin Pearson. The film dives deep into the personal and professional life of Justin Pearson—from his punk rock roots in San Diego to his rise in the punk world to cult celebrity after appearing on Jerry Springer. Through gritty, never-before-seen VHS and Mini-DV footage, the...

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 fa...

Untruth: 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...

Fof of Truth: Bad Press and the Fight for Free Press In this episode of 'The Fog of Truth,' we delve into the documentary film 'Bad Press,' which highlights the significance of free press within Native American communities, specifically focusing on the Muscogee Creek Nation. The film's directors, Rebecca Lansbury Baker and Joe Peeler share their journey of making the documentary and the challenges...