Dag Aabye is a septuagenarian Ultra Marathon champion who lives completely off the grid. Can two filmmakers track him down—and if so, what will they find? (Source: The Atlantic) https://www.theatlantic.com/video/ind…
‘WEED THE PEOPLE’ Shows the Huge Upside of Medical Cannabis
By Gregory Crofton Following cancer patients for more than five years, “Weed The People” is a revelatory film that shows how doses of cannabis oil can be key to beating cancer. The film, now streaming on Netflix, comes at a…
Asif Kapadia on Archival Docs and His New Film about Diego Maradona
“Diego Maradona”, making its world premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, is the latest from director Asif Kapadia. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviewed Asif about that film along with his previous documentaries “Senna” (about Formula One race car…
‘Weed the People’ Documentary Follows People with Cancer Who Receive Cannabis Treatments
Research has shown that cannabis has a number of health benefits, but because of federal regulations, access and further research is limited. A new documentary, “Weed the People,” follows several families as they navigate finding cannabis treatments for their children…
What It’s Like to Be a Tasty Producer
Come behind the camera with Tasty’s own, Rie McClenny (@thedessertsnob) as she and the amazing candy artist, Candy5, make a video together. (Source: Tasty)
#MeToo Is Changing How Sex is Simulated on Set
The growing demand for more ethical practices across the entertainment industry has paved the way for a new profession: intimacy directors. “There are no actual sexual acts that happen on set,” says Alicia Rodis, an intimacy coordinator for HBO who…